Drumset & Percussion Instruction

Expand Your Drumming Vocabulary

 

With over 3 decades of teaching experience tracing the interconnectivity of the world's numerous

drumset and hand drumming traditions, Chris offers his comprehensive and personalized online

instruction to students of all ages and playing levels via Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom,

FaceTime or WhatsApp.

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In-person lessons are available to prospective students within the New York Metropolitan area including Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk counties. 

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Curricula

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Tutelage is offered in all facets of contemporary drumset performance and hand percussion from around the world with thorough analysis in the following areas:

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• Jazz

• Global Rhythms for Drumset

(Brazilian, Afro-Caribbean, Middle Eastern, South American, African) 

• Rock/Funk/Pop/Metal

• Rudimental Snare Drumming

• Double Bass Drumming

• Reading

• Ear Training

• Improvisation

• Coordination Studies

• Technical Studies for the Hands and Feet

• Polyrhythm Applications

• Music Theory

• Hand Percussion from the World's Many Cultures

(agogô, bendir, berimbau, bombo legüero, bongós, caixa, cajita, cajón, caxixi, chocalho, claves, congas, cuica, daf, djembé, doumbek, frigideira, ghaval, güira, güiro, kanjira, maracas, mridangam, pandeiro, quijada,

reco-reco, repinique, riq, shakers, shekeré, surdo, tambora, tamborim, tambourine, tantan, tar, triangle,

udu, xequebalde, zabumba)

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Flexible Scheduling

 

With no long-term commitments, you may schedule a lesson in the manner that best suits your schedule::

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• Weekly

• Bi-weekly

• Monthly

• Bi-monthly

• Quarterly

• Semi-annually

• Individually

 

​​​​​Tuition payable via PayPal, Venmo or Zelle.

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E-mail Chris at themusicpilgrim@yahoo.com to schedule your introductory call.

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Student Testimonials

 

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"I have been studying drums under Chris for several years. Chris is a perfect blend of knowledge, skill and patience. his love of his craft was evident in the first session. Chris is a true professional and I would highly recommend him as an instructor."

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-JM

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"I just wanted to let you know Savannah scored a 27 at NYSSMA! Thank you for all of the time you spent prepping her. She was very happy with her performance...We really appreciate all of the instruction and confidence you have given her. Thank you again."

 

-SS

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"Thank you for an amazing 10 years of learning music...You have made me the musician I am today and I am eternally grateful."

 

-ZC

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"Thank you so much for teaching me the drums. Playing an instrument has been so fun...Thank you for always having a positive attitude and extreme patience with me. You were not only my drum teacher, but also a mentor. Thank you for showing me how music can relate to so much more of the world...Thank you for everything."

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-JD

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"...I'll always remember you as my favorite drum teacher!..."

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-LD​

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"Thank you for being my drum teacher after all these years. I wouldn't have the skills I have now without you...From the bottom of my heart, thank you."​

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-JM​

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"Hi Chris! Hope you're well. Wanted to send an update. My daughter Julia had lessons with you at Munro (how many years ago??). She graduated this May from University of Delaware with a degree in Music Ed. (she did marching band at UD too, and is staying at UD to do her Masters in MuEd). So a former student of yours is now a music teacher! Thanks for your years of guidance and mentorship for Julia."

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-KM

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"I studied under Chris for about a year in the late 90's - one of the best instructors, and a lot of patience too, super versatile, miss hanging and studying under him."

 

-AF

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"Professional, knowledgeable, great sense of humor without a doubt, yet one of the most important (musical) things I appreciate about my many years with Chris is that he taught me how to listen more effectively. From there I learned how to communicate better. And from his nurturing of these two concepts within me, I had something more to say - something more that my playing could bring to the musical experience. Thank you, Chris.

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-JP

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"As a friend and colleague, I can truly say Chris is one of the best and most knowledgeable sources that I've been taking advantage of for over 30 years! His communication and adaptability is professional in every way.

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-AA

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"...You are a most excellent instructor and I am grateful that I've had the privilege of being your student."

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-EL

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