Colin M. offers Drum Lessons, Music Performance Lessons, and Percussion ...

Tutor in Saint Paul, MN 55106

Saint Paul, MN 55106

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Price starts at: $30

Subjects: Drum, Music Performance, Percussion

Colin has 20 years of experience spanning all genre’s and styles of music. Countless hours of stage performance with bands. A love, drive and passion for music and drumming you won’t find in any other instructor! Multiple studio recordings both behind the mixing board and behind the drum set. 10 years of teaching experience, realizing the importance of setting a unique curriculum for each student tailored to fit each individual’s goals and interests. I have been involved in bands ever since middle school, starting with rock, and moving on to perform in country bands, hip-hop performances, indie rock bands, and progressive rock bands. A strong knowledge of jazz techniques and music theory as well as the ability to read drum sheet music make me a perfect instructor for any student.
I have had many beginner and intermediate level student’s and have become proficient in determining what skills each individual student needs to work on as well as helping students progress in their interests, keeping the lessons fun and the student motivated. I can easily transcribe any song as well! So any song you might want to learn, even if there is no sheet music, is totally doable. I love working in odd time signatures and I prefer fancy hi-hat work over heavy double-bass drum use. Progressive / Indie rock is my favorite genre of music to play, but I have tons of fun playing hip-hop, punk, metal, I dabble in jazz, Latin rhythms, and pretty much anything else. I’m always excited to play drums, and I pass this excitement on in my teachings.

  • Lesson Details *
    Lessons and curriculum’s are built around a students experience level, age, and goals. Students will learn the fundamentals of drumming, as well as the ability to add flair and pizzazz to their playing. Within the first 3 months, a beginning level student will have the ability to play basic beats found in many styles of music, as well as feeling comfortable playing to a metronome and keeping time. Lessons will include routines to be practiced by the student on their own time, as well as fun, exciting techniques to keep students interested and motivated to continue playing.
    Each Lesson will hold its own highlights depending on the student. I believe getting to know the student and their goals for their drumming is one of the most important aspects of teaching lessons. Understanding whether the student is looking to drum as a hobby and for fun will change the lesson style dramatically compared to a student looking to make a living off drumming. The types of routines, styles and techniques taught should fit into helping the student reach their desired destination.
  • Studio Equipment *
    Lessons in the basement, full band rehearsal set up with 2 drum kits, one for the student, one for the teacher in an acoustically treated room.
  • Travel Equipment *
    I would expect the student to have a drum set and drum sticks. I can provide a drum set for lessons but it is important for the student to have a drum set or practice pad to practice.
  • Specialties *
    I have touched on almost every genre of music. I specialize in rock, progressive rock, funk and fusion.

Child Ages:
3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION

Date: January 15, 2005 – June 15, 2006
School: Media Tech Institute
Degree: Recording Arts
Description: Recording arts, Pro Tools, Microphones, Film and Video, Soundtracks.

Date: January 15, 2004 – June 15, 2005
School: MediaTech Institute
Degree: Recording arts

AFFILIATIONS

Date: October 15, 2017
Name: Percussive Arts Society, The
Description: We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.

EXPERIENCE

Date: February 15, 2011 – January 15, 2016
Organization: Vonnie Kyle
Title: Drummer for Vonnie Kyle
Description: I played with the Twin Cities band Vonnie Kyle for several years and did two recordings with them and a bunch of live shows around the metro including The Cabooze and many others.

Date: January 15, 2010 – April 15, 2011
Organization: Skittish
Title: Drummer for Skittish
Description: Drummer for the Twin Cities indie rock/folk band Skittish. Played the Austin city limits music festival in Austin Texas plus many other shows around the Minneapolis area.

Date: January 15, 2011 – May 15, 2012
Organization: Whiskey Plates
Title: Drummer for Whiskey Plates
Description: Played with the country rock cover band Whiskey Plates. Gigged on a weekly basis and played a number of large music events including Moon Dance country jam. Played all cover tunes.

Date: April 15, 2015 – May 15, 2016
Organization: The Langer’s Ball
Title: Drummer for The Langer’s Ball
Description: I worked with The Langer’s Ball for a little over a year and recorded an album with them entitled “Whiskey Outlaws” which can be found on most streaming music services.

Date: June 15, 2014
Organization: July Fighter
Title: Drummer for July Fighter
Description: I am currently playing with the twin cities rock band July Fighter. We play live shows and have recorded a new EP which will be released some time early 2017.

CERTIFICATES

Date: March 15, 2017
Authority: Benny Greb’s Master Session USA
Name: Benny Greb Master Session 2017
Description: Participated in Benny Greb’s Master Session USA camp in New York.

LANGUAGES

Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency

Language: English
Proficiency: Fluent / Native Proficiency

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