Patrick B.

To gain knowledge of groove, tempo, and feel of variations when performing on the drum set. Traditional chops are great and needed for professionals, but when playing a real gig-a paradiddle flam won't save the show. Beyond that, I can show students how to read rhythms on sheet music, gain 4 limb coordination, and find their individual expression through fills and solo ethics. Expect to talk tips and tricks in different acoustic environments and best practices for making each performance count!

I have been writing original music with bands since I was in high school. I've been the drummer and the front man before, so I can understand the insides of working out the drop ins and hooks. I've written hundreds of recorded songs for my own music projects and others, both of which continue to exceed today's musical standards. I learned without Music Theory in my pocket, I learned from the feel of what makes a song good, versus viral. While I choose to create music that satisfies my soul, I can help you achieve the success of your wildest songwriting dreams

There's so much to cover in this topic, from microphone selection, to proper signal flow, to hardware vs. software... It's anyone's game today, and thankfully the things that make a song great 5 years ago, and what is still working today. I primarily will teach in Logic Pro X everything from beat making, to mixing your or someone else's project, to learning basic mastering abilities. Troubleshooting is always discussed, as well as options for the everyday user. I really love when students can bring a song or album to me and open up a conversation about how it was put together, that ends with inspiration and a lot of focused passion!