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Hello, my name is Jack. Since the age of 14 I have been a professional touring Jazz drummer. I'm originally from the UK but I've relocated to the beautiful Portuguese town of Setubal (happy to travel further afield). I spend my time playing with some of the UK's and Europe's finest jazz musicians and also running a business promoting concerts. Since moving to Portugal I thought it would be nice to share my approach to the music and also the knowledge I have learnt over the years. My approach to teaching music is very different to the conventional way. I don't read music and that's not what I'm about, I will teach you to use your ears. For me music and jazz music in particular is all about feeling and having fun, sadly two things that can get lost in music education. This is something that I'm very passionate about changing. I have made a very successful career from music without ever having any formal education, if you want to know how get in touch! I am predominantly a jazz drummer but can also touch on other styles. Before agreeing to any lessons I will want to get to know your goals and what you’re working towards to make sure we find the best fit. Aside from drum lessons I am also offering lessons in music business and how to get work as a professional musician. I very much look forward to hearing and working with you!

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I've been a drummer for almost 20 years now, and I've graduated from both Brussels Royal Conservatory of Music (classical percussion) and Mons Royal Conservatory of Music (pedagogy). I've been teaching percussion, the drums and music theory for a little more than 4 years now. My students are always the real actors of my courses. No matter what instrument you are learning, be it percussion, the drums, marimba, vibraphone, or music theory, I always pay close attention to your personal goals, and together we devise a unique learning plan that adapts to your strengths as well as your weaknesses. My courses are aimed at anyone who is willing to put effort into learning music; children or adults, complete beginners or more advanced players who wish to receive additional feedback and insight. Autonomy, creativity, curiosity and listening skills are the true pillars of my methodology. We pay as much attention to technique as to musicality or listening skills. Additionally, I provide tailored exercises, on-demand sheet music and transcriptions according to your needs, as well as additional resources and recommendations on my website to nourish your musical life and journey. I teach the following: -the drums, in various styles (rock, funk, jazz, shuffle, pop, world music, latin music, on-demand songs) and forms (Moeller technique, speed, rudiments, syncopation, breaks, solo, independence, musicality, double pedal, push-pull, etc.); -percussion (2 or 4-mallet marimba and vibraphone, xylophone, timpani, cajón, hand percussion), in both contemporary and classical music styles; -music theory, which can and will easily be integrated into my drumming or percussion courses, or can be taught as a separate course for music students who are seeking remedial education; -harmony; -sight reading techniques; -perfect and relative pitch (experimental)

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Want to learn to play the drums? Easy as 1,2,3. With me you will learn the basics, play along with your favorite music and build your own grooves. Preferably in my studio, but it can also be at yours. I have been behind the kit for 18 years in different styles (rock, jazz, reggae, afrobeat). We can possibly discuss an adjusted rate for children. If you have any questions, please feel free to send a message :)