Bob R. TakeLessons Instructor Drums, Percussion, beginner piano, Music History and Theory New York, NY

Hi Everyone - My name is Bob, and I'll be your drum instructor for the evening..

I am currently working as a recording and performing drummer/percussionist, and I believe that will help give you the insights you will need to to approach the instrument in that realistic and fun approach. at the same time, I have studied music and trained on drumset with some of the world's most well respected drummers, and am excited to pass what I have learned on to you. Which ever path works best for you is the one we will find and use - I'm looking forward to helping you on your way toward enriching your life with music as I have done, making life-long friends and having excellent adventures...

Bob

NJ/NY/CT

(Drums/Percussion)

Education:

• B.A. English/Music Rutgers University 1988

Jazz Drums instructors: Keith Copeland and Ralph Peterson Jr.

• M.A. Musicology Mason Gross School of the Arts 2008 (pending)

Special emphasis on Ethnographic/World Music topics

Current musical situations:

• Dan’s Music Center, West Orange NJ

Drum Set Instructor

Dan O’Dea - Proprietor/Music Director

• Andy’s Family Music Center , Livingston, NJ

Drum Set Instructor

• Frank’s Music Company, Hillsborough, NJ

Drum Set Instructor

Frank Pákozdi - Owner, Music Director

• Highland Park Reformed Church, Highland Park, NJ

Drummer, Teen Voices Musical Production; World Celebration, Easter Masses,

Robert Ray Gospel Mass, etc

Brian Katona, Music Director

• Mason Gross School of the Arts, New Brunswick NJ

Drum accompanist for Dance Department

Robert Benford, Musical Director

• Cultural Drums for Dance, New Brunswick, NJ

Afro-Latin Hand Drummer

Ras Ugima, Music Director

• CD Recording and Live performance Percussionist

Buzz Universe   - Alex Gary, Musical Director

One-Eyed-Jack - Joe Boris, Musical Director

tom/bob/ross - Ross Sandler, Musical Director

Blue Number Nine - Stefanie Sesskin, Musical Director

• CD Recording and Live performance Drummer

Ross Sandler - upcoming singer/songwriter

Hidden Agenda -Project Object&School of Rock staffer

Andre Chomondeley's solo project

Relevant Experience: Drums/Percussion Performance and Recordings

Rhythm Method: (produced by bassist Dave LaRue from the Steve Morse Band, G3); Funk/Fusion

The False Virgins: (produced by Lee Renaldo of Sonic Youth): Rock; Two CD’s/LP’s and singles

Spy Gods: (produced by Martin Atkins of Public Image Limited), World/alternative: various demos

Boom Smack: (featuring Culture Freedom from Poor Righteous Teachers) Acid jazz/ Lounge: LP

Loose: Powerpop/Punk; incorporated triggered samples and loops in real time from the drum set: CD/EP

the Nick Clemons Band: Soul/Funk-rock/RnB; recorded two records and toured the west coast twice

the Rutgers Salsa Band: (Manager and Percussionist) Latin; toured Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic

Lopez: Latin/pop/rock tropical fusion; self-titled CD

Lesson details... that depends on you and your goals, my friend. We’ll take it at your pace, according to your life and the time you have to put in to the art of drumming at this moment. I am currently working with kids and adults out of many fine books and instructional videos, so after careful consultation with you, we will design a plan and workload for you personally after assessing your needs and current level of play that will keep the music fun and inspiring. What can I help you with? Am I getting you ready for a world tour? A life in music? Are you a beginner who needs help with basic skills development and music appreciation? Do you just want to have a good time sitting in at jam sessions?  Beginners especially welcome! I believe that a person is more well rounded having some musical experience, and I can help take you where you want to go - with encouragement and positive reinforcement... Hope to hear from you soon~!

Bob "Fun Times" R.

website listed below currently in progress

Drums, Percussion, beginner piano, Music History and Theory