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Drum set
Rudimental
Vocals
Notation
Arrangement
Electronics
photo: ADAM WALKER
LESSONS
Drum Set
From your first lesson to being a professional player, you should ALWAYS be inspired to expand. You have a chance to learn (in a simplistic approach) the role of a drummer, groove, sound quality, dynamics, how to play with a clicks and tracks, electronic integration and sampling, what overplaying is, "Playing inside the music" and how to work well with people
Rudimental
Drummers that play both kit and rudimental are a special breed. If you're interested in studying rudimental drumming, I'd love to help. I studied and marched under DCI Hall of Famers, Tom Float and Paul Rennick and spent 8 years touring, teaching and writing for Drum Corp International and high school drumlines
Vocals/Drums
I learned early on in my career, the more versatile you are, the more you work.. but as Levon Helm, Don Henley and Sheila E. will tell you, it ain't easy. It takes a skill-set that is multidimensional, to say the least. I will teach you how to do it well!
Click MEDIA above for some examples of why I love drums! You could end up on this page!
ABOUT MICHAEL
I'm a musician and music lover(more importantly) who has spent the majority of my life creating, performing and teaching music. I see music as a tool, a bridge and a best friend. It has taken me to places and experiences that can't be replicated any other way. Many life-long friendships are formed through the bond that happens every time music is performed well
I've been blessed with a diverse career that has brought me out on some of the biggest world tours of the last 10 years and I've gotten, and STILL get to experience the rush, from it's highest levels, to it's most raw beginnings, and I love it!
My longest held position has been as Musical Director/Drummer/Singer with platinum selling artist, Jordin Sparks and the American Idol franchise, though I’ve had quite a few shorter runs with other major and independent artists, whose vision I’m happy to lend my skill-set to.
Most recently, after a year and a half of world touring non-stop as Donavon Frankenreiter's Road Manager/Drummer/Singer, I decided to get off the road and concentrate on my new marriage and plans to teach, as well as develop a new concert ticketing app. This has been a wonderful chapter and I'm very excited to be sharing my knowledge, experience and soul with YOU!
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