My name is Donnie Gray, and welcome to my drum lessons website! I started playing drums at age 5, when my grandfather bought me my first Sears drum set. As a young student my playing skills progressed quickly, and I earned First Chair in drum band class in my middle school years. In my twenties I studied jazz drum set and rudimental snare under the teaching of a former US Marine Corp band member. I have extensive playing experience in live performance and as a studio musician, and playing in numerous bands and with other top notch musicians. In all I have over 40 years playing experience and over 10 years teaching experience.
Click here to watch a video of me playing.
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 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 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.
Lessons are 30 minutes once per week (Monday slots are open)
One month paid in advance (one month plus partial in advance - if two or less in month at start date).
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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.
About Gray Area Studio
~ Comfortable Studio
~ Professional Drum Sets
~ Experienced Teacher
~ Waiting areas for parents
~ References available upon request
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