Gary I.
Instrument: Guitar, Drums, Bass (some piano)
Locations: Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, MD. Washington, DC
Genres: Rock, Contemporary, Funk, Metal, R&B, Country
Why I work well with kids?
I work very well with kids of this age because, I teach in a way that makes things fun and most importantly interesting! I am extremely patient. I find it very gratifying to share my knowledge of music so they too can experience a lifetime of all the wonderful opportunities that I have. I have a lot of experience working with students from the ages of 5 to 20.
Gary I. Bio and Fun Facts
Bio
Location of Birth: Silver Spring, MD
Since i was young, I have dedicated myself to the love of music. I have been playing drums since I was 7 years old. I have played guitar since I was 15 years old. I started giving lessons when I was in high school to friends and neighbors. I started playing professionally at the age of 16 on drums. I have toured extensively throughout Europe, and North America and have played on many recordings. Some have been featured on video games and in documentaries/movies.
Fun Facts
Most Influential Musicians/Bands: The Beatles,The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, Hank Williams, James Brown, Otis Redding,Duke Ellington,Buddy Rich.
Favorite Quote: “In youth we learn,in age we understand”
Favorite Movie(s): Star Wars,Lord of the Rings,Pirates of the Carribbean,Blindside and Meet the parents.
Places Traveled: I have traveled and performed extensively all over the U.S and Europe on many, many, many occasions.Too many places to list them all but here are some of my favorites. In the U.S- NYC, Hollywood, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville. In Europe-London,Paris,Berlin,Amsterdam,Prague,Vienna,Copenhagen.
How would your friends describe you?: 5’9,145 lbs, blue green eyes, light brown hair…just kidding.. My friends would describe me as someone who has dedicated their life to music. someone who is easy going and appreciates the little things in life.Someone who is very family oriented.
Hobbies: Restoring vintage musical instruments and classic cars, painting, photography, botany.
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Comments (2)
Hi,
Yes! Patrick and Jakub had a great first lesson, they’re looking forward to the next one and wonder why the week go so slow. I hope Gary is happy about boys as well.
Thank you,
Joanna
Hi Nancy and Bhagwan,
As background, my eight year old son Ethan had been taking private drum lessons for two years prior to Gary. I had grown increasingly frustrated because I didn’t think his teacher was particularly good at relating to a kid Ethan’s age and keeping it fun for him. We switched to Gary only a couple of weeks ago, but he’s been a real breath of fresh air. He has already established a great rapport with Ethan and Ethan looks forward to drum lessons now in a way he had not before (and puts up less resistance to practicing). As far as I’m concerned, that’s the most important quality you have in a music teacher for an eight year old. Gary has also been on punctual for the couple of lessons we’ve had so far.
Daniel