Paul M.

???? Please contact me to discuss your goals! Each Lesson is tailored to fit your needs!! I do not use a book/books to teach from-these are not your "run of the mill" drum lessons! ???? I teach you the knowledge and give you the confidence to play drums whether you want to become a professional in today's music industry, are only looking to be "weekend warrior", or just play for life enrichment! ???????? THE MAD HATTER DRUM TRIBE STRUCTURE The following is our tribe structure and Group Names including corresponding Level of Study for Private Students and ongoing Class Students; ???? Level 1: “Tee-Pees” ???? You will gain knowledge in the Basics and History of Drumming Grip, Drum Construction, Origins as well as Several Basic Essential Rudiments, Reading and Writing Basic Music. Developing a solid foundation for a successful future in drumming, by learning subdivision of time, Applying technique, grip, mechanics of playing, and the use of the Metronome. Tee-Pees also learn basic knowledge of gear Drum maintenance and tuning techniques, and Basic Tips and Tricks to prepare to perform on stage. Our Structured P.R.E.-or-Performance Readiness Exercises. Beginners who successfully complete their First Level Up, including Basic Rudiments and Basic Technique become: ???? Level 2: “Wolves” ???? Gaining additional skills, knowledge and building upon the foundation set as a Tee-Pee. Your Introduction to playing a drum set begins, and your Journey of applying the basic rhythms, patterns, and skills learned as a Tee-Pee expands into all 4 limbs. Wolves also learn added knowledge of gear Drum construction, maintenance and tuning techniques, and we really dive into gear set-up, preparation/Tips and Tricks for Stage and Studio Performing. Additional Structured P.R.E.-or-Performance Readiness Exercises. Wolves who successfully complete their 2nd Level Up, expanded rhythmic patterns and additional rudiments, and demonstrate a firm knowledge of Basic Drum Set, Become: ???? Level 3: “Warriors” ???? Warriors step into an even more in depth study of Rhythm, including Broken patterns, Additional Fills, Accenting, and more. We will also cover more in depth, individual approach to the drums, additional 4 limb independence, and expanded use of our “voices” on the drum set. Uses of Cymbals, etc Warriors also learn expanded knowledge of gear, tuning, and More. ???? Level 4: “War Chiefs” ???? War Chiefs have stepped into the world of even more studies of Rhythm, Including Syncopation, Broken patterns, Additional Fills using more complex subdivision, Additional Accenting, and more. We will also cover more in depth, advanced approaches, additional 4 limb independence, and even more expanded use of our “voices” on the drum set. Uses of Cymbals, Percussion, etc War Chiefs will also learn expanded knowledge of gear, Additional tuning techniques, advanced set up including hybrid integration and Advanced Tips and Tricks for Stage and Studio Performing. Advanced Structured P.R.E.-or-Performance Readiness Exercises. ???? Level 5: “Chiefs”???? Chiefs have stepped into the world of Advanced studies. Chiefs will be completely confident in multiple Rhythms, Advanced subdivision, More Complex patterns, Additional Fills using subdivision, Advanced Accenting, and more. Chiefs will demonstrate a comfortable understanding of gear, Advanced tuning techniques, advanced set up including hybrid integration and Advanced Tips and Tricks for Stage and Studio Performing. Advanced Structured P.R.E.-or-Performance Readiness Exercises.

Please contact me to discuss your goals! Each Lesson is tailored to fit your needs!! Proficient in the following DAW's: Ableton Live Presonus Studio One Cubase