Serving Nashua, New Hampshire Area
World-Class drummer, instructor & clinician of drums and snare in rock, funk, jazz, Latin, reggae, fusion, pop, heavy metal and more.
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During lessons you will learn how to:
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Play beats and fills
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Keep steady time and be a solid drummer
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Play the rudiments
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Incorporate rudiments into your playing style
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Play a drum solo
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Read and write drum notation
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Play to your favorite songs by ear
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Practice effectively
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Tune your drum set
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Become skilled enough to play in a band
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Perform for an audience with confidence
John played his first snare drum at six years old when his school music teacher brought one to music class. She let the students play the drum while she played Yankee Doodle on the piano. John played the correct rudimental pattern to that song never having had a lesson. His music teacher praised him for his natural ability. John went on to learn to read music and play professionally. His first paid gig was at 18 years old and he has been playing professionally ever since. He began instructing drum set and snare in his early 20's. John was named as one of Boston's top drummers at the 'Best Drummer in Boston' competition in 1990.
Drum clinics are available to prospective drummers or those at intermidiate skill levels at no charge. Minium group of 3 people.
Masterclasses are available for those who want to learn how to practice and play with the ultimate goal of becoming a professional level drummer. $30 per person. Minium group of 5 people.
You can also email us today to book your first lesson:
jcarldrummer@gmail.com
The Percussive Arts Society (PAS) is a non-profit organization for professional percussionists and percussion educators.
Click here to download a PDF of the PAS Rudiments.
Click one below to listen to the rudiments:
Rolls . Paradiddles . Flams . Drags
Professional player and instructor of drum set and snare drum for beginner, intermediate and advanced students. Drum set genres include rock, funk, jazz, pop, latin, reggae, fusion, heavy metal and more.