Drum Lesson FAQ's
How much are drum lessons and how long are they?
Drum lessons are $40 for a four week-month and $50 for a five-week month, for weekly 30-minute lessons. You may pay via PayPal, check or cash.
Who is my teacher and what qualifications does he have?
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When Jeff was 4-years-old, he began playing drums because of his father's influence. Jeff grew up listening to records in his parents garage and playing drums along to each record. Jeff soon developed a love for jazz and Motown music, especially Stevie Wonder. Jeff was self-taught until the age of 16 and decided to take lessons from a professional teacher when he turned 17.
In 2001, Jeff began lessons with Tony Ferderber and continued studying for 7 years. Jeff studied and learned how to read drum music. He also learned and mastered various drumming styles, including jazz, latin, funk and classical. |
Jeff has played with many different bands including The Great Escape, Science Killed the Dinosaurs, Breakout the Shotguns, the Kickstart, the Mark Soini Trio and Strums & Drums. Jeff also serves at his church in Warren, Believers - The Connecting Place, as a part-time drummer. Jeff has also served as a studio and session musician with Jordan Biel and Todd Maki. Jeff's session work with Maki landed in the holiday film, "A Dog For Christmas".
Jeff began teaching drums in 2011 and is passionate about teaching drum fundamentals. He is also passionate about teaching worship drumming. Jeff has taught various workshops on worship drumming and its fundamentals at his home church. He continues to learn and teach drums in addition to learning piano.
Jeff began teaching drums in 2011 and is passionate about teaching drum fundamentals. He is also passionate about teaching worship drumming. Jeff has taught various workshops on worship drumming and its fundamentals at his home church. He continues to learn and teach drums in addition to learning piano.
Where are the drum lessons located?
Lessons are located in our home.
What days/times are drum lessons available?
Jeff is currently booked for the spring 2022 semester. Please check back in summer 2022 for new openings.
What is the cancellation/makeup lesson policy?
Lessons must be cancelled 24-hours before your regular lesson. If an illness or emergency arises the day of the lesson, please contact us 1-hour before the lesson. Due to the limited number of lesson slots, makeup lessons are not offered. If you miss a lesson, we will credit you for the number of lessons missed for the next month.
What books are required for Drum lessons?
What Holidays will i have off from lessons?
- Memorial Day
- July 4th
- Labor Day
- Halloween
- Thanksgiving
- Black Friday
- Christmas Eve
- Christmas Day
- New Year's Eve
- New Year's Day
Can I terminate lessons at any time?
You are not bound to a contract, nor do you have to sign a contract to take lessons. You are free to terminate lessons at any time, but please be aware there is no money back guarantee once you pay for lessons at the beginning of the month. We strongly encourage you to finish out the month in which you paid for before terminating lessons.
Will there be any student recitals? Are they mandatory?
Yes, two student recitals are offered each year; a spring recital and a Christmas recital. They are not mandatory, but highly encouraged.