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Stu P.
Keeseville, NY

Drum Lessons


Webcam

35+ years Years

About Me
Stu has been playing and teaching in the Front Range area for over 20 years. He is recognized as a dedicated, experienced and respected musician, having played with, been requested by, and constantly in demand to play with many Front Range musicians. Stu has had a wealth of experience playing drums professionally, touring in New York, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and the Colorado Pikes Peak and Front Range regions. With over 30 years of playing experience, he has developed a natural ability, fine technique and the ability to adapt and fit into many kinds of playing situations.

Stu P. has over 35+ years years of music experience in the Keeseville area.

Stu P. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Music PerformanceDecember
Pikes Peak College

Award Name:

Best of Colorado Springs (Drummer Category) - 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013December
Colorado Independent & The Gazette

What to expect in my Drum Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Drum Lessons focus on developing basic rhythms that function as an exciting tool to help children gain a foundation in music while working to develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination, math, and fitting into a larger ensemble. Drumming technique is the focus of the first part of each drum lesson to give students a strong understanding of how to play in a relaxed and efficient manner. This helps to make everything that is played on the drum set feel free and effortless. The second part of each lesson is dedicated to building up a vast array of rhythms. Whether you're new to the drums or an experienced drummer, it's always exciting--and sometimes a little bit scary--to begin lessons with a new teacher. That's why I do everything I can to create a friendly, supportive, relaxed learning environment for you. You can expect to 40 PAS Drum Rudiments and applications for the drum kit-Quarter, Eighth, Sixteenth, and up to 32nd note Rock and Funk Grooves-4/4, 3/4, 6/8 and other odd time signatures-Jazz, Blues, Latin, Half-time, and other time feels-MOST IMPORTANTLY-How to have FUN!!!



Formal Education:

Studied Music at Pikes Peak College

Private Education:

35+ years private lessons

Performing Experience:

30 years performing a variety of genres everywhere from small venues to red rocks stadium.

Experience Teaching:

25+ years
Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Musical Theater
  • Metal
  • Folk
  • Funk
  • Soul
  • Reggae
  • HipHop
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
  • Christian
  • R&B
  • Gospel
Lessons Locations:
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 9:00am 8:30pm View
Tue 9:00am 8:30pm View
Wed 9:00am 8:30pm View
Thu 9:00am 8:30pm View
Fri 9:00am 5:00pm View
Sat 11:00am 5:00pm View
Sun off off View
Last updated on 11/27/2022
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Review:

AdirondackJazzOrch

Stu is a competent and professional drummer and teacher. He has been teaching and performing for many years in Colorado. For years he has been a staple member of many performing groups, and is fluent in many teaching styles that drummers of all ages can learn from. Along with lessons, Stu also created a great app that teaches drum grooves from beginner to professional. Highly Recommend Stu as your next drum teacher. Stu Pray wrote on Sun, 27 Nov 2022

    From Google Reviews

    Warren wrote: i've been working with Stu for just under a year. We have worked on a bunch a drum groves and fills and though out all of the time i've had to cancel lessons some weeks but he would still be answering any questions I had and making sure that i was still on it. i definitely have gotten better in all parts of music, my school band teacher has noticed and my parents noticed. i have enjoyed every lesson i have had and i still enjoy lessons. overall i would recommend Stu to anyone that is looking to get into drums or has played but wants to move up skill wise. Stu Pray wrote on Sun, 27 Nov 2022

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