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Mark Da
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Drum Lessons


Home or Studio or Webcam

30 Years

About Me

Mark has been playing the drums since childhood. Upon graduation from High school, Mark received the 1988 Herb Alpert Music Scholarship. In 1991 Mark graduated from Musicians Institute, Hollywood Calif. His Instructors included Chuck Flores (Woody Herman), Casey Schuerrel (Chaka Khan, Jean-Luc Ponty) and L.A. session great Joe Porcaro. Currently, Mark is a full time drum set instructor and currently plays with Diamond Empire Band. Mark also freelances with various recording, Rock, Blues and jazz gigs

Mark Da has over 30 years of music experience in the Albuquerque area.

Mark Da is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Degree and Field of Study:

Drums and percussionDecember Graduated 1990
Musicians Institute

Award Name:

Herb Alpert Music ScholarshipJune 1988
Narbonne High School

What to expect in my Drum Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced

Students should be expected to be focused, relaxed and excited to learn! I am a very patient teacher who meets students where they are in terms of skill level. and natural aptitude. I am a big proponent of proper technique and basic through advanced understanding of rhythmic music notation and theory.



Formal Education:

1: Participated in High School marching band, jazz band, and orchestra. 1986, 1987, and 1988: Awarded “Most Valuable Musician” from Narbonne High School, Harbor City Calif. 1988: Herb Alpert music scholarship recipient. 1: Studied percussion under Dr. Remeta at Los Angeles Harbor College. 1991: Graduated from Percussion Institute Of Technology at Musicians Institute, Hollywood Calif. Instructors included were Chuck Flores (Woody Herman), Casey Schuerrel (Jean-Luc Ponty) and L.A. session great Joe Porcaro.

Private Education:

1: Private drum instruction under H.B "Swede" Meredith, who was an Los Angeles session drummer and had played briefly with The Harry James Big Band.

Performing Experience:

Over 25 years of live playing and recording

Experience Teaching:

Over 25 years

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Pop
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Christian
  • R&B
  • Gospel
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
  • Webcam
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 9:00am 12:00pm View
Tue 9:00am 12:00pm View
Wed off off View
Thu off off View
Fri 2:30pm 4:30pm View
Sat 11:00am 2:00pm View
Sun off off View
Last updated on 07/05/2023
Map:
Mark Da is willing to travel up to a distance of 7 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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