Teaching in the Greater Hazleton Area.

All Levels!

I believe the best approach to teaching drums is to generate interest by having the student sitting behind the kit, teaching him/her to play realistic and constructive beats and fills from the first lesson! As they progress they'll learn how songs are constructed and musical form.  They’ll learn how to approach playing the intros, verses, choruses, and endings of songs by playing along with music tracks.  In today's hi tech world I believe it is important to introduce the student to basic audio and sound production techniques as well as the instrument itself.

They’ll also learn how to construct drum parts, when to crash, when to ride, and when to fill.  As they are learning all these important aspects of playing drums, they’ll be learning one of the most important aspects—reading notation! 

The rudimentary patterns will fit into the teaching plan in a musical way as well as a technical way.  Everything necessary for becoming a drummer who is a well-versed musician is put into a relaxed, fun-filled,  yet disciplined context. 

                                          Donny Dee

For Information on scheduling lessons with Donny Dee, email info@donnyde.com

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