RATES | EQUIPMENT LIST | REFERENCES
All ages and skill levels accepted!
STYLES:
Rock, pop, funk, hip-hop, soul, jazz, Latin, Afro-Cuban, West African, Salsa, blues, alternative, Brazilian, reggae, drum-n-bass, swing, Mambo, jungle, techno, polka, Dixieland, waltz, shuffle, country, folk, ska, dance hall, New Orleans, samba, ragtime, heavy metal, house, break beat, cha cha, bebop, Motown, experimental, acid jazz, etc.
TECHNIQUES:
- Stick Control
- Sight Reading
- Coordination
- Rudiments
- Phrasing
- Improvisation
- Dynamics
- Brushes
- Drumset independence
- Playing with click tracks
- Linear Beats
- Hand Drums
- Recording
- Groove playing
Lessons are taught at the Afterbeat Drum School in downtown Louisville, Colorado, at 917 Front Street, next to The Art Underground and across from The Steinbaugh Pavillion & ice skating rink.
RATES:
Please contact Chris for rate information.
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EQUIPMENT LIST:
- Four full drum kits – Mapex, Gretsch, and Pacific
- Three sets of Congas
- Two sets of Timbales
- Djembes
- Bongos
- Talking drum
- Various percussion instruments
- Pro Audio computer recording capabilities
- Drum machine
- And more...
REFERENCES:
"Chris’ experience, musicianship and patience are the key qualities of a well-rounded teacher."
- Dave Williard, Professional piano teacher/musician
"I've known Chris Beers for many years and have gigged with him in all kinds of settings: rock, blues, jazz, country, ragtime and more. He's a solid timekeeper with a great natural groove and his playing is not only rhythmically interesting, but musical in its own right. I've called him for my own gigs, played with him in bands where we were both sidemen, and passed along his name for gigs I wasn't even on. I'd recommend him to anyone."
– Chris Soucy, touring musician/guitar player for Sally Taylor
"A pro to work with. Creative, musical and proficient."
– John Ellis, Owner/engineer, Prism Sound Studios
"A solid drummer and all-around professional musician. Stellar work."
– Sonny Mone, former guitarist/singer for Crazy Horse
"Innovative ideas and techniques that really helped my independence and musicality."
– Matt Vorzimer, former student now studying at the New School of Jazz in NYC
"I always look forward to my lessons! I am learning a lot and having fun, too."
– Colton Yourell, 9 year old student
"A drummer/percussionist who plays for the groove!"
– Brian Hull, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Meadowlark Jivin’
"Loves kids, drums and teaching rhythm."
– Andrea Dalberth, K-5 music teacher at the Bixby School
Afterbeat Drum School
917 Front Street
Louisville, CO 80027
720.837.5410
