Alex's Drum Lessons And Jazz Entertainment Events

For the last 5-6 weeks, my two children, aged 10 and 8, have been taking remote drum lessons from Alex. Alex is amazing with kids. He keeps them engaged and motivated by challenging them appropriately, always maintaining a positive attitude. Before working with Alex, our kids had taken lessons from a local instructor, but they never felt inspired to practice in between their sessions. However, now they are constantly working on their drum skills. Alex has instilled a love for learning the instrument in them, even in the early stages, which may seem less exciting. I can already see how Alex's fundamental teachings will lead them to more complex concepts. We couldn't have asked for a better instructor. Alex clearly enjoys teaching and takes pleasure in watching his students grow. He's always selfless, engaged and pleasant, and we give him a 5-star review without hesitation. Alex is a tremendous teacher!

After two years of drum lessons with a local teacher, I sought out a specialized Jazz drumming instructor to help my son reach new heights. I was overjoyed to find Alex, who quickly assessed my son's skill level and began teaching at a full pace in their very first lesson. Together, they covered numerous rhythm patterns and my son was eager to tell me about the grooves he learned and the challenges Alex set for him. Alex's passion for teaching and encouragement pushed my son to realize his full potential and he not only taught techniques, but practice approaches that were invaluable. In just a year, my son progressed to advanced techniques found in books like Beyond Bop and was even selected to be the drummer for the California All State Junior High School Jazz band, thanks to Alex's guidance. I highly recommend Alex to anyone seeking Jazz drumming instruction, as his teaching can pave the way for a professional path.

Alex is an outstanding teacher! For around four months, my eleven-year-old son has been taking lessons from him and he cannot get enough. Alex has perfectly balanced the level of challenge with a practical approach to support skill acquisition. He is an excellent communicator and displays evident passion for providing high-quality teaching and learning. Under Alex's guidance, my son enjoys the lessons and feels more motivated than ever before to practice and play. Due to our location on the other side of LA, we have a blend of in-person and online lessons, with the latter being frequent (three times a month). The online sessions surpassed my initial expectations and have proven to be a great success. I wholeheartedly recommend Alex for drum lessons.

Take advantage of the opportunity to be trained by Alex! He is a teacher who prioritizes nurturing and having fun while developing a foundational-level drumming system that builds skills and drumming language. He creatively names phrases and stickings to aid in learning and building, with an emphasis on how they come together in the context of playing and listening to actual music. As you progress and learn, he introduces new concepts and assesses your understanding with periodic tests and adjustments. Alex is focused on accelerating your growth as a drummer, addressing subjects such as solo-language, comping, timing exercises, and understanding sub-divisions while playing music, as opposed to focusing solely on drumming exercises and esoteric rudiments. Lessons are conducted virtually, which has turned out wonderfully for both parties, as Alex knows his stuff and is very humble and gracious. By exchanging notes and recordings with his students, he is willing to become involved with their development and musical endeavors. Alex's extensive experience studying with the greats and delving into canonical books like Stick Control, Wilcoxon, and Riley inspires ambitious discussion on occasion. Since beginning lessons with Alex, students have seen tremendous progress in playing, reading, and listening to music. Don't miss out on this opportunity!

My 5-year-old receives remote drum lessons from Alex via Skype, and I am delighted to have him as my son's mentor. Alex exhibits great fervor for his craft and imparts it with ample patience. Furthermore, the convenience of remote lessons cannot be beat. I highly recommend Alex as a drum teacher.