| 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 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
at 203-208-0217
Or by E-mail by clicking
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