Kerry K. offers Conga Drums Lessons, Drum Lessons, Hand Drums Lessons, M...
Tutor in Fairborn, OH 45324
Fairborn, OH 45324
NOT ENROLLING
Price starts at: $32
Subjects: Conga Drums, Djembe, Drum, Hand Drums, Marimba, Music Performance, Music Theory, Percussion, Stage Performance
Online Masters Jazz program from University of Arkansas at Monticello, (2018-2019) these studies will help students understand various Jazz, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban drum patterns.
I attended Wright State University for two (2) years studying Music , and then transferred to Belmont University to receive a Bachelors of Music in Percussion Performance.
A Masters of Music from Eastern Kentucky University will help overall General music and creative studies when learning music and drumming styles during lessons.
Studying at Eastman School of Music, learning Creative Music Making and African drum studies, these genres will help students learn many genres of percussion and implemented to drum studies.
I attended University of Dayton for Percussion, Music Technology, & World music, and different Samba schools in Salvador/Rio, Brazil learning Samba studies.
I have been performing since 1981 for theatre shows, Pop/Rock, jazz, R & B, Circus’ (Great Wallendas), swing bands, American Entertainment Productions show band (One year), and performed with Holland America Cruise Line for three (3) years. Recently, I’ve been performing Musicals in Columbus, OH (Tarzan), Sinclair College and Dare2Defy Productions – not necessarily all in order. Played in different jazz bands, Pop/Rock groups, and Churches (Contemporary & Traditional) in the area.
I have been teaching since 2004, both privately and for local studios, offering most drum styles, except metal drumming.
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- 3 weeks - 17 years
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EDUCATION
Date: July 15, 2018 – August 15, 2019
School: University of Arkansas @ Monticello
Degree: Master of Music (M. M.) – Jazz Studies/Performance
Description: Studied Jazz Drumming (applied- w/ Paul Stivitts (UNT Grad.),
Jazz Theory/Arranging, Improvisation, Jazz History and Jazz Pedagogy/technology.
Date: August 15, 2007 – May 15, 2008
School: Eastern Kentucky University
Degree: Master of Music
Description: Music, Drums/Perc., Music Technology, Writing papers for other classes i.e. Music Research, Music Ed. (enhancing teaching, English and communication methods).
Date: September 15, 1988 – May 15, 1991
School: Belmont University
Degree: Bachelor of Music (B. M.)
Description: Commercial Music w/ Percussion emphasis
Date: June 15, 2005 – December 15, 2007
School: University of Dayton
Degree: Music Tech. and Drum/Music performance
Date: June 15, 2007 – June 15, 2007
School: Eastman School of Music
Degree: Music / Summer School
Description: Music performance, from African and Creative Music Making.
AFFILIATIONS
Date: January 15, 2021
Name: National Association of Music Merchants
Description: NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM’s activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.
Date: May 15, 1994
Name: Broadcast Music Inc.
Description: One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.
Date: January 15, 2012
Name: Jazz Education Network
Description: JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.
Date: November 15, 1990
Name: Percussive Arts Society, The
Description: We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.
EXPERIENCE
Date: June 15, 2020
Organization: Music
Title: Online Lessons
Description: Teach drum set to students via Skype, or Zoom, depending on the student’s preference. Select material usually from Tommy Igo and Buddy Rich’s snare drum book and Vic Firth educational material also. Work with students what they want to learn.
30 and 60 minute lessons available .
Date: January 15, 2015 – March 15, 2018
Organization: (with Samantha Carlson)
Title: Jazz gigs
Description: Jazz gigs within the region, playing drums with Samantha Carlson and other local artists (Kelsey Mira).
Date: January 15, 2013 – April 15, 2016
Organization: Pastime Junction
Title: Drum teacher
Description: Teach drum lessons to JH, HS, and adults, creating content around their needs.
Date: June 15, 2008 – November 15, 2011
Organization: Holland America Line
Title: Percussionist
Description: Playing percussion instruments, i.e. Congas, Timpani, timbales, tambourine, shakers, etc. for various guest entertainer’s show, Production Shows, dance music, and events around the ship.
Fill in Drum set for HALCats band and other Jazz band on ship.
Date: January 15, 1984 – December 15, 1984
Organization: American Entertainment Productions
Title: Drummer
Description: On the road work in schools, conventions, and State Fairs.
During school season, Two school occurances a day made for tight schedule.
Date: August 15, 2006 – August 15, 2007
Organization: Brd House / Dayton Band
Title: Drum teacher
Description: Taught 10-12 students a week using books and music technology, iPod, listening to music and watching famous drummers during lesson time. Tommy Igo – book used for drum-set learning, as well as other books.
AWARDS
Date: March 15, 2003
Authority: Wright State University
Name: $1,000
Description: Performance scholarship with WSU Pep band
Date: August 15, 2007
Authority: Eastern Kentucky University
Name: $5,000 / Semester
Description: Scholarship – Graduate Assistantship