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Drum Lessons in Monticello, NY
Sinan Te.- is a highly experienced Drum instructor based in Monticello, NY, offering personalized lessons designed to meet the needs of students at every skill level.
With extensive teaching experience, Sinan Te.- has successfully guided students of all ages in developing strong musical foundations and advanced skills.
Sinan Te.- specializes in developing proper technique, improving musical understanding, and helping students progress through structured lesson plans.
What You'll Learn:
- Core Drum skills and advanced techniques
- Music theory application in real playing scenarios
- Performance preparation and stage confidence
If you're looking for high-quality Drum lessons in Monticello, Sinan Te.- offers flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and online sessions.
I start my students from the fundementals of playing the instrument, building up hand technique, exercises , introduction to reading notation , using the whole set using both feet, rhythm studies with examples of recorded music, playing along with the student, time keeping with the aid of a metronome, suggestions on study, practice and listening material.I have tons of patience with my students, I like to give homework from lesson to lesson and keep a track of their progress.I have a playing room in my house with 2 sets of drums and all percussion instruments.
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Sinan Te.- has over 51 years of music experience in the Monticello area.
Sinan Te.- is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .Formal Education:
I studied the piano for two years while in high school.In 1965 I studied classical music at Berlin Academy. In 1969 I got a full scholarship to Berklee college of modern music in Boston Mass.
Private Education:
I had private lessons with Latin percussion artists, Manny Oquendo,Nicky Marrero,Ramon Rodriguez, and Johnny Almendra.
Performing Experience:
Starting at the age of 15 I danced, played drums and played in Jazz trios in Turkey and Europe. From 1969 I was strictly in Jazz trios and quintets in NYC with musicians like Charles Brakeen, William Parker, David Ware, Clyde Cotten, James Lott. Then starting in 1975 to 2002 I played percussion in a Latin band in NYC with various salsa bands.
Experience Teaching:
I've given jazz drumming and latin percussion private lessons in NYC and Latin percussion lessons in Sullivan county.
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