Derrick Bu.

Norman, OK

Drum Lessons

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Experiance 40 Years

About Me

Percussion Experience Resume: • 1992-Volunteered at Mannheim American High School with percussion section in band in Mannheim, Germany; Worked with high school as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band. • 1993-'95-On-the-job-training with the V Corps Band in Frankfurt, Germany. • 1995-'97-On-the-job-training with 24/3rd Infantry Division (ID) Band as percussionist in Hinesville, Georgia; Volunteered at Braswell Institutes with percussion in band in Hinesville, Georgia; Worked with institute as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band; Performed for 1996 Olympic Opening Ceremony. • 1997-On-the-job-training with 8th Army Band in Seoul, S. Korea. • 1-Co-founder of the United Service Organizations sponsored band "Per Chance" as drummer, also performing and touring in Japan and S. Korea; Volunteered at Seoul American High School with percussion section of band in Seoul, S. Korea; Worked with high school as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band; Performed and toured with Eugene Park as personal and studio drummer in S. Korea and Japan; Studio drummer for Korean pop groups: 1)H.O.T., 2)S.E.S., 3) DIVA, 4) F.I.N.K.L., 5) Jinusean, 6) The YG Family, 7) g.o.d., 8) Cho, Kyu Chan; Rhythmic Consultant to 1)Soh, Tae-Gee, 2)Cho, P.D. and 3)Kim, Do-Hyun in Seoul, S. Korea; Performed as house drummer at Birdland in Seoul, S. Korea. • 1-Performed with Contemporary Christian Music Group "Joshua" as drummer and toured around S. Korea and Japan. • 2003-'11-Volunteered with drumlines and percussion section in bands at: 1) Western Guilford High School, 2) Dudley High School, 3) Grimsley Senior High School, 4) Northwest Senior High School, 5) Southeast Senior High School, 6) Northwest Middle School, 7) Aycock Middle School, 8) Southeast Middle School, 9) Ragsdale High School, 10) High Point Andrews High School in North Carolina; Volunteered with Greensboro Concert Band with percussion in Greensboro, NC; Volunteered with Greensboro Philharmonic in percussion section in Greensboro, NC; Drummer with the "Kings of Swing" big band and toured in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; Worked in North Carolina High Schools as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band. • 2004-Studio recording for the Barne Dance Theater Group in Greensboro, NC. • 2007-Accepted into Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. • 2007-'11-Percussionist at Greensboro College in Greensboro, NC. • 2009-'11-Drumline Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with Spartan Force marching band. • 2012-Present-Percussionist with Abilene Community Band in Abilene, Texas. *

Derrick Bu. has over 40 years of music experience in the Norman area.

Derrick Bu. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Formal Education:

I studied at Greensboro College for Music Education.

Performing Experience:

• 1993-'95-On-the-job-training with the V Corps Band in Frankfurt, Germany. • 1995-'97-On-the-job-training with 24/3rd Infantry Division (ID) Band as percussionist in Hinesville, Georgia; Volunteered at Braswell Institutes with percussion in band in Hinesville, Georgia; Worked with institute as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band; Performed for 1996 Olympic Opening Ceremony. • 1997-On-the-job-training with 8th Army Band in Seoul, S. Korea. • 1-Performed with Contemporary Christian Music Group "Joshua" as drummer and toured around S. Korea and Japan. • 2009-'11-Drumline Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with Spartan Force marching band.

Experience Teaching:

• 1992-Volunteered at Mannheim American High School with percussion section in band in Mannheim, Germany; Worked with high school as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band. • 2003-'11-Volunteered with drumlines and percussion section in bands at: 1) Western Guilford High School, 2) Dudley High School, 3) Grimsley Senior High School, 4) Northwest Senior High School, 5) Southeast Senior High School, 6) Northwest Middle School, 7) Aycock Middle School, 8) Southeast Middle School, 9) Ragsdale High School, 10) High Point Andrews High School in North Carolina; Volunteered with Greensboro Concert Band with percussion in Greensboro, NC; Volunteered with Greensboro Philharmonic in percussion section in Greensboro, NC; Drummer with the "Kings of Swing" big band and toured in Virginia, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia; Worked in North Carolina High Schools as private drummer instructor teaching drum set, concert band, and marching band. • 2009-'11-Drumline Instructor at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro with Spartan Force marching band.

Drum Lessons in Norman, OK Lessons in Norman, OK

Derrick Bu. is a highly experienced Drum Lessons in Norman, OK instructor based in Norman, OK, offering personalized lessons designed to meet the needs of students at every skill level. With extensive teaching experience, Derrick Bu. has successfully guided students of all ages in developing strong musical foundations and advanced skills. Derrick Bu. specializes in developing proper technique, improving musical understanding, and helping students progress through structured lesson plans.

What You'll Learn:

Fundamental to advanced Drum Lessons in Norman, OK techniques
Chord progressions, scales, and music theory
Song development and performance skills

If you're looking for high-quality Drum Lessons in Norman, OK lessons in Norman, Derrick Bu. offers flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and online sessions.

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