Aaron M., Drums Teacher, Long Island
(516) 568-4942
About Me:
As I look back to my own musical education, I realize how lucky I was to have such gifted and dedicated teachers in my life. Today, as a working professional, it is my goal and my esteemed pleasure to give that knowledge back to today's aspiring drummers. I teach each student as an individual, and my instruction caters to that student's needs and interests. My lessons are focused, interactive, and fun! Music is a language, and each style is a dialect. I give each student the tools to speak it!
Styles:
Classical, Musical Theatre, Jazz, Rock, Rockabilly, Blues, Gospel, Bluegrass, Country, Pop, R&B, Hip Hop, Funk, Heavy Metal, Fusion, Klezmer, Folk, Indian, Latin
Subjects:
Harmony, Theory, Ear Training, Songwriting, Arranging, Jazz Music History, Music Technology, Rock Music History
Ages:
Elementary School, Pre-teen, Teenage, Adult
Availability:
All of Nassau County!
Major Influences:
Anthony Williams, Elvin Jones, Art Blakey, Max Roach, John Bonham, Matt Cameron, Buddy Miles, Aaron Spears, Bernard Purdie, Stewart Copland, Giovanni Hidalgo... (too many to list here!)
To inquire about Drums lessons with Aaron, please fill out the Inquiry Form on this page, or call us at (516) 568-4942.
Experience:
- Private Drumset Instructor/Clinician (all styles & skill levels) - Santa Barbara, CA; Valencia; CA; Los Angeles, CA; New York, NY [2000 - Present]
- Creative Counseling Network – Group Drumset Instructor/Mentor, Los Angeles, CA [2006 - 2007]
- South Pasadena Music – Individual Drumset Instructor – South Pasadena, CA [2004 - 2007]
- Oakwood High School – Music Appreciation Teacher/Group & Individual Drumset Instructor – North Hollywood, CA [2003 - 2006]
- Amanacer, Creative Counseling Services – Group Drumset Instructor - Los Angeles, CA [2005 - 2006]
- Community Arts Partnership – Individual/Group Drumset Instructor - Valencia, CA
Education:
- Master of Fine Arts in Jazz/West African Drumming (MFA), California Institute of the Arts [2005]
- Bachelor of Fine Arts in Jazz/West African Drumming (BFA), California Institute of the Arts [2003]
Studied With:
- Alfred Ladzekpo [2001 - 2006]
- Joe LaBarbera [2001 - 2004]
Awards:
- Jazz Program Merit Scholarship - California Institute of the Arts [2001]
- National Finalist - ARTS, National Recognition and Talent Search [1999]
Recent Performances:
- Knitting Factory - New York, NY - with Eldar Djangirov [January, 2008]
- Flint Center - Cupertino, CA - with Taylor Eigsti and the Peninsula Symphony Orchestra [January, 2008]
- Mike's Drum Shop - Santa Barbara, CA - master class/clinic for all ages [December, 2007]
- Jazz Center - Istambul, Turkey - with Eldar Djangirov [December, 2007]
- TIM Festival - Rio de Janeiro & Sao Paulo, Brazil - with Eldar Djangirov [November, 2007]
- Berney Theatre - Winnipeg, Canada - with Taylor Eigsti [November, 2007]
- Melodia - Warsaw, Poland - with Eldar Djangirov [November, 2007]
- CW11 Morning Show - New York, NY - with Eldar Djangirov [October, 2007]
- Jimmy Kimmel Live - Hollywood, CA - with Eldar Djangirov [August, 2007]
Discography:
- Taylor Eigsti - "Let It Come to You (Concord Records)" [2008]
Scholarships:
- Jazz Program Merit Scholarship [2001 - 2005]
Drums lesson Gift Certificates are available in assortments of 4, 6, 8, 12, or 16 lessons. We can send the Gift Certificate to you by email as a PDF file or by regular mail if you prefer.
The individual instruments of a drum kit are struck by a variety of implements held in the hand, including sticks, brushes, and mallets. Two notable exceptions include the bass drum, played by a foot-operated pedal, and the hi hat cymbals, which use a foot pedal in addition to the normal striking motion.