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Dean R.
Reno, NV

Drum Lessons


Home or Studio

30 Years

About Me

I love what I do and especially enjoy developing students to reach their full potential. I believe my job is to inspire while guiding my students in the direction of their passion in a patient, understanding and positive way -- making drumming fun while empowering each student to become not only a well-rounded drummer, but a great overall MUSICIAN. I also believe that being a great teacher means that I, as a teacher, am always learning. That is why even today at 40+ I'm still a student. I practice often and dedicate myself to constantly learning new things. I also emphasize what a good drummer/musician should be off stage: professional, honest, a good listener, and a team player. Finally, with my experience with hundreds of students I've gained the ability to understand HOW a student learns. Everyone learns differently and I try to understand my student’s best path to learning as efficiently as possible to achieve their goals. I also teach students creativity and emphasize making lessons and learning fun.

Dean R. has over 30 years of music experience in the Reno area.

Dean R. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .



Formal Education:

Bachelor’s Degree, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, CA – Construction Management/School of Architecture

Private Education:

I’ve had private lessons and workshop studies with: Steve Smith (Journey), Dave Weckyl (Paul Simon, Madonna, Robert Plant, Anthony Jackson), Terry Bozzio (Frank Zappa, Missing Persons), Joe Morello (Dave Brubeck), Bernard Purdie (Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Frank Sinatra – the most recorded drummer of all time), Carmine Appice (Rod Stewart, Vanilla Fudge/author Realistic Rock) Bobby Rock (clinician/author Groove Encyclopedia), Kenny Aronoff (John Cougar, John Fogerty, session great), Roy Burns (Drum clinic pioneer and author), David Garibaldi (Tower of Power, Talking Drums), and many others including hand drum teachers like Alex Acuna, Mamady Keita (African Grand Master drummer Nat’l African Ballet/troupe and founder of Tam Tam Mendingue schools worldwide), Richie Gajate, Bolokada Conde, and Michael Spiro. Certified REMO Health Rhythms Instructor

Performing Experience:

Age 14-18 Pro drummer, local rock bands, SF Bay Area CA Age 18-28 Pro touring musician/drummer. regional west coast CA/NV tours. Jill Knight (singer-songwriter 2nd place nat'l contest winner) Rock Steady Posse (funk reggae and ska voted best band on CA central coast) Peter Will (founder, tour manager, drummer – indie rock, funk/punk, songwriter). Age 28-Current Pro touring musician/drummer. The Floyd (drummer and manager, Regional Pink Floyd tribute band, 27 shows, 300 to 1000 seat theaters) www.thefloydband.com Flashback (drummer N Nevada/Lake Tahoe classic rock band) DEA (formerly Java Djembe) W African drum & dance troupe/tribute, specialty: dun duns (N Nevada/Lake Tahoe CA, dozens of profesional performances).

Experience Teaching:

Age 17-19: Professional local teacher, Bay Area, CA - beginner to intermediate. Rock, funk styles. Age 24-28: Professional drum teacher/instructor, San Luis Obispo (central), CA. Part and full time teacher at The Drum Circuit, the largest drum shop on the central coast CA). Various local hand drumming/world percussion workshops in N Nevada.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
  • Acoustic
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
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Tue 4:30pm 8:00pm View
Wed 4:00pm 8:00pm View
Thu 4:00pm 8:00pm View
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Last updated on 01/19/2018
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Dean R. is willing to travel up to a distance of 20 miles Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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