Drumming and how to make your drums fit a composition

Àpd 31.24 £ /h

Drums, as with bass guitar are the backbone of any good song, and the foundation upon which the music is built. Despite not being as famous as lead vocals or lead guitar. Drums in my opinion is much more fun, at all levels of performance.

I will teach you how to play the drums, how to fit the style to the genre and we will learn by practice by breaking down the famous classics, and explain what part drums played to make these classics so good.

We will use my electronic drumset, which is not as good as the real thing but is definitely good for starters. There are ways you can practice at home without a drumset as well. And we can expand later and rent a studio room, where I can jam with you on the guitar even!

Informations supplémentaires

Bring your good spirits, and leave your pride outside. You can bring drumsticks if you'd prefer but I have some extra.

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Cours chez le professeur :

Graefestraße, Berlin-Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg, Germany

Présentation

I am a software developer and a multi-instrumentalist; I play guitar (acoustic, electric, bass and ukulele), drums and keyboards. I have my own one-man-band project that I work on on-and-off. I've always enjoyed teaching. My fondest experiences have been things like teaching swing dancing and German to refugees, helping undergraduates with mathematics and programming.

My approach to teaching is generally more hands-on with application of theory. I will dissect songs with you, and rhythm sections to show why this melody/rhythm is good as opposed to something else. I believe theory is indeed important, but in the end it has to be applied to an instrument. And the application is as fine an art as the theory. So I prefer to start from the application's side.

Education

I am a Data Scientist by profession, and I have a Masters degree in Computer Informatics with focus on NLP (Natural Language Processing). But music is much more fun to me, and I would love to make the switch soon if I can!

Expérience / Qualifications

Music-wise, I have been playing guitar for 13 years, and drums and piano for 6 years. I have released an EP and a full-length album.

Age

Enfants (7-12 ans)

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Débutant

Intermédiaire

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Durée

60 minutes

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anglais

allemand

arabe

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Batterie

Doigté - sticking pattern

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Théorie de la musique

Composition musicale

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Guitar lessons (Acoustic and Electric) and music composition

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I work in Ableton and I have made or engineered everything from industrial techno to dubstep, acid rock to pop. As such, I am extremely flexible and can focus exclusively on what you are aiming to learn, regardless of what genre or subgenre you want to make. My approach is dynamic and changes depending on every student, but my aim is the same across all levels and types: to get you to love music production.

For the beginners:
-How to start your track
-How to make more than just loops
-Sampling
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-Use of effects
-Plugins
-Marketing
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For the intermediate to advanced students:
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More about me: I have worked in the music production field for the last 10 years. I have a recording engineering certificate from UCLA in California. I have scored two award winning short films, and am currently signed to Subsoul Recordings. My personal tracks have reached around 300,000 plays. I currently manage a deep house producer signed to Crosswalk Records.

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Hello
I'm a musican and music producer and i come from France.

I'm part of differents music la bel in France and i have benn playing in differents bands as a keyboarder.

I've done some professional music studies and i 've been teaching music since 5 years for any kind of level and people.

If you want to discover music and learn it with cool and frindly vibes, just ask me !

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Professional musician and composer from Russia
gives violin lessons, piano lessons

- centrally located in Berlin Mitte / Kreuzberg
- Trial lesson by arrangement
- Home visits possible

For children and adults, in German, English, Russian, French!
Classical, pop, jazz, modern style. Some experience with folklore, music from the Balkans, Turkey, Arab countries, Iran ...

Just ask :)

ENGLISH
Graduate Music Student (King's College London) gives private violin or piano lessons for beginners and advanced musicians in central Berlin. Preparation for music college
or musical exams.

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My classes take place in a relaxed, intimate atmosphere, and are fully focused on your needs and goals. I teach both fundamental concepts and creative techniques, while supporting you in the development of your artistic project

I also compose music for media (trailers, films, ads, games, etc) and perform live focusing on sound exploration and experimental performance.
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Passionate about dancefloor energy, it’s behind the decks and my machines that I feel most alive — and I truly love passing that on.
I perform regularly in Berlin in clubs such as Watergate, Sisyphos, Hoppetosse, RSO, Golden Gate, etc., as well as abroad, most recently in Belgrade, London, Amsterdam, Paris, etc.

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Sessions usually last 2 hours, and can take place face-to-face or online, solo or in a group.

. Group sessions (1-3) are friendly, less expensive, more dynamic in terms of learning and interesting because you get to observe another student correcting TPs or or discussing techniques, which leads to valuable insights.
. In 1-1 if you're more comfortable solo, and for more effective learning focused on you and your pace.

I'll give you the keys to :
- Get to grips with Ableton Live and set up an efficient workflow
- Understand sound structure and audio manipulation
- Compose your own tracks and develop your artistic identity
- Explore different types of synthesis and sound design
- Master the use of effects and audio processing
- Structure, arrange, and bring your ideas to life
- Learn mixing techniques and how to properly export your projects
- If you're already experienced, dive into advanced production techniques to refine your craft

I'll also accompany you and advise you on the purchase of your equipment/plugins/tools.

Classes take place either in my studio in Kreuzberg, equipped with 2 CDJs, 2 vinyl decks, workstation, synths, drum machines and controllers or online with screen sharing with dynamic practice, TPs and follow up.
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I am looking forward to playing music with you.
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GERMAN BELOW

Professional musician and teacher for 15 years.
Lessons in Berlin (Neukölln, Tempelhof, your location) and also available online internationally.

I offer in-person and online lessons in double bass and electric bass, improvisation (all instruments, from general ideas to specific concepts) and composition, specializing in Western and experimental notated music and creatively using Ableton as a composition tool. I am based in Berlin-Neukölln and Tempelhof or can come to your location.

I am active throughout Europe as a composer, performer and improviser, and also perform regularly in Berlin. As well as being a full-time professional musician, I was a senior lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire, UK, from 2018-2023, developing and delivering courses and curriculums, and have been a private teacher for 15 years. I hold Bachelor and Master's degrees in music, double bass and composition and have studied at schools in Birmingham, Paris and Berlin.

Our lessons are based around the areas you are most interested in developing, and together we come up with a plan to help you move closer to your goals and goals, whether that be learning specific songs or repertoire, being able to improvise basslines or solos, improving techniques etc. I am open to all ways of learning at all levels, from beginners to professionals. I also offer free optional audio or video feedback between lessons which can serve as useful reminders of ideas, techniques, exercises etc. or just to check in.

Instrumental lessons are relaxed and can include theory, composition and improvisation from the beginning to help develop well-rounded musical skills. Improvisation lessons are suitable for all instruments/vocals and can cover specific musical contexts such as jazz, free improvisation, interpretation of new music (contemporary music) etc.

In my teaching career I have also had the opportunity to develop specialist music projects with children and young adults, using interesting, fun and creative starting points. At the same time my current students range from age 16-50+ and my practice as a professional improviser allows me to be flexible and keep things interesting across all ages, ability levels and genres. Ultimately, it is about developing a personal relationship with the instrument or music, that keeps you engaged and having fun!

English (mother tongue), German and some French as possible teaching languages. Regular, irregular, spontaneous appointments (eg individual lessons) are possible.

GERMAN

Professional musician and teacher for 15 years.
Lessons in Berlin (Neukölln, Tempelhof, your location) and also online internationally.

Hello everybody!

I offer in-person and online lessons in double bass and electric bass, improvisation (all instruments, from general ideas to specific concepts), and composition, specializing in Western European and experimental notated music and the creative use of Ableton as a compositional tool. I'm based in Berlin-Neukölln and Tempelhof, or I can come to your studio, home, etc.

I work throughout Europe as a composer, performer, and improviser, and also perform regularly in Berlin. In addition to my full-time professional career, I was a lecturer at Leeds Conservatoire in the UK from 2018 to 2023, where I developed and delivered courses and curricula, and I have been a private teacher for 15 years. I hold bachelor's and master's degrees in music, double bass, and composition and have studied at schools in Birmingham, Paris, and Berlin.

Our lessons are tailored to the areas that interest you most, and together we'll develop a plan to help you achieve your goals, whether that's learning specific songs or repertoire, being able to improvise bass lines or solos, improving technique, and more. Some people enjoy learning using a method or songbook, others prefer to learn by ear or simply by doing. I'm open to all styles of learning at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Additionally, I offer optional free audio or video feedback between lessons, which can serve as a useful reminder of ideas, techniques, exercises, etc., or simply to check progress.

Instrumental lessons are relaxed and may include theory, composition, and improvisation from the outset to promote the development of comprehensive musical skills. Improvisation lessons are suitable for all instruments/vocals and can cover specific musical contexts such as jazz, free improvisation, interpretation of new music (contemporary music), etc.

In my teaching career, I've also had the opportunity to develop special music projects with children and young adults that have interesting, fun, and creative starting points. At the same time, my current students range in age from 16 to 50+, and my practice as a professional improviser allows me to be flexible and keep things interesting across all age groups, skill levels, and genres. Ultimately, it's about developing a personal relationship with an instrument or music that keeps you engaged and having fun!

English (native speaker), German, and some French are possible teaching languages. Regular, irregular, and spontaneous appointments (e.g., individual lessons) are possible.

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Alongside technique and repertoire, I incorporate music theory and harmony applied directly to the guitar, helping you understand what you play and why it works. This foundation will also allow you to explore other styles such as pop, Latin, or traditional folk, depending on your interests.

You can take lessons at your place, at my studio in Berlin, or online. Flexible scheduling is available.

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My name is Mateo. I offer violin lessons in English, Spanish or French. I have 7 years of teaching experience and 23 years of musical experience, including working in orchestras, organizing chamber music recitals, and attending numerous masterclasses with professors from around the world.
I graduated with a violin specialization from the Strasbourg Conservatory in June 2024.

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