Daniel | Teacher #3076
About Daniel
Daniel, a highly experienced drum instructor, offers online and in-your-home drumset lessons with a focus on dictation. With a diploma from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles and training under renowned drum teachers like Ed Thigpen and Bob Armstrong, Daniel brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his teaching. He emphasizes a practical approach to learning music, using actual pieces of music to teach technique, theory, and drum coordination. Daniel believes in providing a successful and enjoyable learning experience for his students, helping them achieve their goals and advance their drumming skills. Book an interview now with Daniel.
Drumset Dictation
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Jazz Country Pop Rock Latin Rock and Roll Heavy Metal Folk Blues Celtic Christian Gospel Hip Hop Progressive Rock Reggae Rhythm and Blues Ska Funk Rap Bluegrass Punk
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Teaching Philosophy
I want to to transmit the excitement and sense of accomplishment that I have from playing the drums and music. It is important to me that the student has a succesful experience and advances in every single lesson. I base most of my teaching on using actual pieces of music. By learning to play the music through my guidance the student can have a great experience of achievement in mastering the elements needed. Also, a set piece of music is a defined goal and benchmark. I am careful to choose music that is appropriate to the level of the student and that they enjoy it. Also base a lot of my theory and technique instruction are based on actual pieces of music as this gives a direct example of application. With this direct music based method, I have had many students make great advancements and enjoy the playing of drums. It keeps them motivated to continue the pursuit of mastering the instrument.
Musical Education
I have a Diploma from the Musicians Institute in Los Angeles, CA. which I passed with honors. My first teacher was Ed Thigpen (Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald) , he taught me basic technique and drum set co-ordination. I studied for 5 years with Bob Armstrong, a master drum teacher in London, England. He taught me the Moeller technique as well as chart reading and jazz and latin drumming. I studied techinque with Joe Porcaro and big band drumming with Steve Houghton in Los Angeles.
Awards and Distinctions
I passed my Musicians Institute diploma with honors.
Special Skills and Trainings
I have a higher education diploma in Occupational Therapy. This gives me insight into the different ways people learn and also enables to come up with strategies to overcomes learning difficulties.
Lessons in your home
Daniel is available to teach in your home if you are located in the following areas:- Toronto, ON
Lessons on an online platform
Daniel can provide online instruction. While other platforms are possible BAH strongly recommends the use of the Zoom video conferencing platform as it is optimized for music lessons and audio quality.Reviews
Associate Teacher Lesson Rates:
Daniel is a Beethoven at Home Associate Teacher
- 30 minutes: $39
- 45 minutes: $49
- 60 minutes: $59
Home visit fee: $15 minimum fee. Teachers may negotiate a higher travel fee if the travel distance is longer than they are comfortable with. Most arrangements use the minimum fee.
One-Time Family Registration: $25. This covers your entire family for life - once you're in, everyone can take lessons!
Our Promise to You
Getting Started Together
We don't offer free trials, but we do something better - a relaxed 2-lesson getting-to-know-you period. You can pause anytime with just 24 hours notice. After your third lesson, we ask for a friendly 2-lesson heads up if you need to stop.
Life Happens - We Get It
Give us 24 hours notice for any cancellation or reschedule and you'll receive full credit. Planning a family vacation or summer break? Perfect - just let us know a day ahead and we'll pause your lessons.
When You're Under the Weather
If illness strikes with short notice (less than 24 hours), you'll still be charged since your teacher has reserved that time. However, most teachers are happy to offer makeup lessons when possible - they have the final say, especially if last-minute cancellations become a pattern.
Stopping Lessons
Need to take a break? We just ask for a 2-lesson notice:
Weekly lessons = 2 weeks notice
Every other week = 3 weeks notice
Twice weekly = 1 week notice
Summer breaks are different - no notice period needed when you return in the fall!
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