Andrew G.
Instruments: Drums, Piano, Electric Bass
Genres:
Rock, jazz, blues, reggae, funk, country
Location: Olney, Silver Spring, Bethesda, NW DC
Why I work well with kids?
I believe that music should always be fun and so should learning music. My lessons are all about the essentials of the instrument and being a musician. The approach is how to enjoy practicing as well as performing, and I make sure that kids have a good time at my lessons.
Andrew G. Bio and Resume
Bio
Location of Birth: Washington, DC
I started playing drums at 14 and started teaching a few years later. Received a BA in Jazz Studies from The New School For Jazz & Contemporary Music in NYC. This is where I learned my piano and bass playing skills. I perform regularly with various bands throughout the DC & NYC area as well as nationally and make a living as a professional musician and educator.
Resume
Experience:
Private Teacher (2006-Present)
- Instructing youth-based participants and groups in various genres and styles including jazz, rock, rudimental and classical snare drum pieces, and much more
Swing Week/Blues Week Instructor (2008-Present)
-Conveying drum set fundamentals in swing, blues, and other genres to individuals and groups
Professional Freelance Musician (2008-Present)
-Performs with various groups in a myriad of genres. Performance settings include clubs, studio work, festivals, and national tours
-Drummer in renowned DC-area ensemble The Pietasters (2010-Present), featured nationally
Skills:
-Extensive experience in musical instruction to both youth and adults
-Consistent delivery of pedagogic methodology including ear training, rhythm, notation, technique, and improvisation
-Ability to convey musical concepts tailored to student needs and level of understanding
-Adaptive personality to suit learners in consistent progress and success
-Experience in mastership of various genres and styles
-Demonstrates leadership and problem-solving skills
Education:
The New School For Jazz & Contemporary Music, New York City, NY
B.A. Degree in Jazz Studies
Fun Facts
Most Influential Musicians/Bands:
Led Zeppelin, Bob Marley & the Wailers, The Rolling Stones, The Beatles, Rancid, The Dropkick Murphys, The Meters, James Brown, The Slackers, Art Blakey & the Jazz Messengers, Miles Davis, Grant Green
Favorite Quote:
“Music should always be an adventure.” – Coleman Hawkins
Favorite Movie(s):
Almost Heroes, Caddyshack, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Toy Story, Ghostbusters, The Blues Brothers
Places Traveled:
Boston, New Haven, NYC, Long Island, Rochester, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Cocoa Beach, Pittsburgh, Austin, Atlanta, San Francisco, Los Angeles, etc.
How Friends Describe You:
Energetic, fun, caring.
Hobbies:
Spending time with friends, seeing live music
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Comments (4)
Hello Bhagwan,
Thank you for following up. Andrew connected with Miles immediately and he seems to have an enthusiasm for teaching.
Jana
It went well I have work to do so… At the end of the course I should be back on my feet. Kerne.
Gabriel said he liked Andrew. He seemed distracted when we were watching him but I overheard that he bonded well and had fun with Andrew that 30mins seemed not enough…he wanted more. Robert said Andrew is a good teacher, simplifies his instructions so that even a beginner who never had background with drums before are able to follow and learn quickly. Andrew also suggested a reference book and advised drum pads for daily practice.Very helpful. We will be seeing him again after the spring break. Brad also left me a message but we are usually asleep in the day so I prefer the email if that’s ok. Let him know thanks for checking in.
It is great having a drum teacher who is already in a band with another B&B teacher. Plus he can teach piano and bass. Andrew will be a popular teacher I’m sure!