My name is Donnie Gray, and welcome to my drum lessons website! My first exposure to music and drums was at a very young age when my grandfather bought my first Sears drum set. I started taking music class in the 5th grade, learning to read music and play the snare drum. As a young student my playing skills progressed quickly, and I earned First Chair in drum band class in middle school. In later years I studied jazz drum set and rudimental snare under the teaching of a former US Marine Corp band member. I have over 11 years of teaching experience, and numerous years of extensive playing experience in the areas of live performance and studio recording with other top notch musicians.
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About my teaching
First and foremost, lessons should be challenging but also be fun! I believe in building strong skill sets but inspiring fun while doing it. Students play on a Professional drum set, while I play a smaller electronic drum set to teach along.
~Areas of teaching focus are;
-Teach posture and proper playing positions.
-Teach simple drum set patterns, helping the student get comfortable feeling rhythm and applying that to a drum set.
-Teach reading music with simple counting of notes, helping the student understand the basics of counting music time.
-Teach students to become well rounded players and musician.
About The Benefits of Music Lessons
~ Music lessons can help students achieve higher grades in school.
~ Studies have shown students that study arts have greater success on standardized test.
~ Music lessons helps develop brain areas involved in language & reasoning.
~ Music studies can enhance teamwork skills and discipline.
~ Music performance helps teach students to conquer fear and take risks.
About the lessons
Drums lessons for all ages and all experience levels. Learn to play concert snare drum or a full drum set. Learn to read drum music and the fundamentals of rudiments, or learn to play along to your favorite songs. Beginners and students can get extra lessons to help with band class, teenagers can learn to play songs in a local band, advanced players can add a new dimension to their playing by learning to read and write drum music.
About The Lesson details and prices
Lessons are 30 minutes once per week (Monday slots are open)
Lessons are paid one full month in advance.
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$25.00 for lessons given in my home studio located in Berryville Virginia.
~ $40.00 for lessons given in your home.
~ Drum Lessons in
Berryville, Winchester, Stephens City, Boyce, Charles Town, Martinsburg, Round Hill, Purcellville, Hamilton, Clarke County, Frederick County and Berkeley County.
About Gray Area Studio
~ Comfortable Studio
~ Professional Drum Sets
~ Experienced Teacher
~ Waiting areas for parents
~ References available upon request
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