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| Pay as You Go | $45 /30min | $45 | ||
| 4 Lessons | $40.00 /30min | $160 | ||
| 12 Lessons | $35.00 /30min | $420 | ||
| 24 Lessons | $32.50 /30min | $780 | ||
| Option | Price per full hour | Total Cost | ||
| Pay as You Go | $70 /hour | $70 | ||
| 4 Lessons | $65.00 /hour | $260 | ||
| 12 Lessons | $55.00 /hour | $660 | ||
| 24 Lessons | $50.00 /hour | $1200 | ||
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Eric C.
Drum Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons
Home or Webcam
20 Years
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Ericis a jazz drummer and composer currently residing in Houston, TX. He plays music with a tremendous amount of purpose and is infinitely creative in the way he manages color and shape. With his compositions, he aims to explore new territory while channeling the spirits of McCoy Tyner, Herbie Hancock, and Kenny Garrett. His pieces all have a sear quality where he isn't quite sure what he's looking for, but he'll know when he's found it. He yearns for the unexpected and his songs gradually unfold like a Tarantino movie. Eric grew up in the SF Bay Area where he studied with Akira Tana (Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, Sonny Stitt) and spent much of his time driving up to the city to go to jam sessions. Then, he went to New York University for Music Education where he studied under Ron McClure (Joe Henderson, Wynton Kelly), Sean Statser (NYU Percussion), and briefly with Kenny Washington (renowned jazz drummer). Some of the people he has played with are Robbie Laws (award winning blues guitarist), George Colligan (Jack Dejohnette, Buster Williams, Lenny White), Anna Crumley (Grammy winning vocalist), Reggie Houston (Fats Domino Band), Ben Rice (award winning blues guitarist), Jennifer Keith (jazz vocalist and Las Vegas headliner), Charlie Porter (Grammy winning trumpet player), Bob Stark (Grammy winning engineer), Eric Reed (Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter), Josh Nelson (Natalie Cole, film/tv), Greg Goebel (renowned jazz pianist), and many more!
Eric C. has over 20 years of music experience in the Richmond area.
Eric C. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Song Writing Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .Degree and Field of Study:
BM in Music EducationSeptember 2010
New York University
Award Name:
EndorsementDecember
Canopus Drums
GrantsDecember
RACC, Oregon Arts Commission, and Jeremy Wilson Foundation
What to expect in my Drum Lessons
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
We would begin by having you give me a list of your favorite genres, artists, or songs and I would map out a custom made curriculum for you. Each song will cover a new concept like theory, technique, rhythm, harmony, soloing, improvisation, or other element so that you are gradually increasing your vocabulary and developing your musicianship. For a warm up, I pull exercises out of the songs themselves so that any patterns or rudiments that you do are directly related to the song that you're working on. Then, we would work on repertoire. Through almost any song, I can make an arrangement so that you can be playing your favorite music as soon as possible. I teach in a very straight forward and step-by-step fashion so that every note has purpose and comes out as clearly as possible. Other topics that I cover include musicianship, how to practice effectively, the function of each note (melodic statement, resolving a phrase, color, etc), and more.
What to expect in my Keyboard and Piano Lessons
Beginner - Intermediate
We would begin by having you give me a list of your favorite genres, artists, or songs and I would map out a custom made curriculum for you. Each song will cover a new concept like theory, technique, rhythm, harmony, soloing, improvisation, or other element so that you are gradually increasing your vocabulary and developing your musicianship. For a warm up, I pull exercises out of the songs themselves so that any patterns or rudiments that you do are directly related to the song that you're working on. Then, we would work on repertoire. Through almost any song, I can make an arrangement so that you can be playing your favorite music as soon as possible. I teach in a very straight forward and step-by-step fashion so that every note has purpose and comes out as clearly as possible. Other topics that I cover include musicianship, how to practice effectively, the function of each note (melodic statement, resolving a phrase, color, etc), and more.
Formal Education:
BA in Music Education from New York University
Private Education:
With Akira Tana (Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Stitt, Sonny Rollins, James Moody), Sean Statser (NYU Percussion), Kenny Washington (Bill Charlap, Benny Green, Johnny Griffin), and Christopher Brown (renowned jazz drummer)
Performing Experience:
Some of the people I have played with are Robbie Laws (award winning blues guitarist), George Colligan (Jack Dejohnette, Buster Williams, Lenny White), Anna Crumley (Grammy winning vocalist), Reggie Houston (Fats Domino Band), Ben Rice (award winning blues guitarist), Jennifer Keith (jazz vocalist and Las Vegas headliner), Charlie Porter (Grammy winning trumpet player), Bob Stark (Grammy winning engineer), Eric Reed (Wynton Marsalis, Ron Carter), Josh Nelson (Natalie Cole, film/tv), Greg Goebel (renowned jazz pianist), and many more!
Experience Teaching:
I've taught all ages and levels on drums for the past 11 years. I also teach beginning piano, music theory, ear training, and musicianship.
Age Group Taught:
- Young Adult Adult Under 6yrs Child
Genres Taught:
- Rock
- Pop
- Musical Theater
- Folk
- Funk
- Soul
- HipHop
- Blues
- Jazz
- Classical
- Country
- Acoustic
- Christian
- R&B
- Gospel
Languages Spoken:
- English
Lessons Locations:
- Your Home
- Webcam
Availability:
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Eric C. is willing to travel up to a distance of 18 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
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Eric is a standout performer
Eric is a standout performer and well-organized band leader. Professional, kind, and adaptable, he seamlessly integrates into any musical setting. I recently had the pleasure of booking Eric for an event at a speakeasy in Oregon and he was a joy to work with. If you're seeking a reliable and versatile drummer who elevates every performance, look no further than Eric . Eric Ching wrote on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
My son took lessons from Eric.
My son took lessons from Eric. My son was 8 yrs old and Eric worked very well with him. He was soft spoken and kept him interested with a variety of drum techniques. He emphasized listening rather than pounding. -Henry Hooper Eric Ching wrote on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
Eric was my teacher up in Portland
Eric was my teacher up in Portland and I was sad to see him go because he is a gifted drummer, a great teacher and a good guy! He taught me any genre I wanted from jazz to rock to blues to RnB. You're in good hands taking lessons from him -Reed Bunnell Eric Ching wrote on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
Eric is a master of his craft
Eric is a master of his craft and gave me so much insight into drumming and musicianship. He helped me become not only a better drummer, but also a better person. -Jarrod Nixon Eric Ching wrote on Sat, 16 Aug 2025
