All drum lessons are taught by Fran Merante. Fran is an alumnus of the Berklee College of Music and has over 20 years experience in a plethora of styles within the field of drumming.

   Most musical styles of drumming are taught. These styles include: Rock, Funk, Hip-Hop, Latino, Straight ahead, Fusion, West African, Reggae, New Orleans and more.

    For lesson rates, call number below. All lessons are a minimum of an hour in length. OR,For younger and / or less advanced students, half hour lessons are available.

   Below is a list of just some of the lesson topics that are taught within the various musical styles:

  •  Proper technique

  •  Site reading

  •  Chart reading

  •  Practicing methods and techniques

  •  Playing to a click

  •  Playing in the Studio

  •  Playing to a sequencer

  •  Odd time playing

  •  Phrasing around the kit

  •  Applying the rudiments to the kit

  •  Relaxation and "Playing in the zone"

  •  Playing backwards

  •  Independence of the 4 limbs

  •  Practicing concepts for the development of originality

  •  Transcription

 

Fran can be reached  by E-mail by clicking below:

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