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| | DRUM LESSONS with Dan Elsen All Levels: Beginner to Advanced All Ages: 7 & Up $20 per 1/2 hour lesson $30 per 1 hour lesson email: dan@cafecoda.com or call 530 519 8265 | |
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| | - To bring about a familiarity with the entire drum set
- I teach "by ear" which entails learning full beats, fills, and song structure without the use of a book
- I jump straight in to full drum patterns right from the start, designed to get you "jamming" as soon as possible
- I play guitar and bass along with the student, giving you the big picture of what it's like to be a musician
- To teach "intuitive playing" within the student's desired genre(s)
- To convey basic improvisational skills
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| | Mostly rock, but able to teach a wide variety of styles | |
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| | Students will be expected to listen attentively during lessons and to ask as many questions as necessary.
Practice is mandatory for learning these skills, and if exercises and beats are not remembered, a tape recorder will be provided for home study. | |
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| | - B.A. in Music Industry and Technology from CSU, Chico
- Began playing music in 5th grade school bands
- Started drums at age 15 and formed first rock band that year
- Joined local band Fenix Down at age 16 and wrote, rehearsed and performed with band for 6 years
- Recorded and released full-length album The Skeleton Party
- Currently drumming for local experimental group La Fin du Monde
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| | Musical influences:
- Smashing Pumpkins
- King Crimson
- Tool
- Radiohead
- Led Zeppelin
- Bleego
- Lurgee
- All forms of jazz music
Drumming influences:
- Jimmy Chamberlin
- Danny Carey
- Bill Bruford
- John Bonham
- ... and dozens more
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| | My biggest musical influences have been the members of my bands, and any aspiring drummer or musician will benefit the most from playing with other people. | |
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