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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, mariachi, experimental, acid jazz, etc.
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TECHNIQUES:
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Stick control
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Brushes
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Sight reading
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Drumset independence
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Rhythmic coordination
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Playing with click tracks
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Rudiments
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Linear beats
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Phrasing
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Hand drums
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Improvisation
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Recording
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Dynamics
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Groove playing
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Lessons are taught at the Afterbeat Drum School studio in Erie, Colorado. Erie is located 20 minutes from Boulder, Louisville, Superior and Broomfield; 15 minutes from Longmont, Thorton and Northglenn; and 10 minutes from Lafayette.
RATES:
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1/2 hour lesson $20
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One hour lesson $40
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EQUIPMENT LIST:
Fully equipped professional studio with the following:
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Two full drum sets – Mapex, Gretsch, and Darby Drums
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2 sets of Congas
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Djembe
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Bongos
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Talking drum
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Over 20 different percussion toys
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Pro Audio computer recording capabilities
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Drum machine
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And more…
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REFERENCES
| "Chris’ experience, musicianship and patience are the key qualities of a well-rounded teacher." |
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- Dave Williard, Professional piano teacher/musician
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| "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." |
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– Chris Soucy, touring musician/guitar player for Sally Taylor
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| "A pro to work with. Creative, musical and proficient." |
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– John Ellis, Owner/engineer, Prism Sound Studios
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| "A solid drummer and all-around professional musician. Stellar work." |
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– Sonny Mone, former guitarist/singer for Crazy Horse
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| "Innovative ideas and techniques that really helped my independence and musicality." |
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– Matt Vorzimer, former student now studying at the New School of Jazz in NYC
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| "I always look forward to my lessons! I am learning a lot and having fun, too." |
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– Colton Yourell, 9 year old student
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| "A drummer/percussionist who plays for the groove!" |
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– Brian Hull, singer/songwriter/guitarist for Meadowlark Jivin’
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| "Loves kids, drums and teaching rhythm." |
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– Andrea Dalberth, K-5 music teacher at the Bixby School
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