Sound Picture Recording

Overview
 

Lessons include: stick control, ear training, how to play a drum set, tuning, drum beat programming and sequencing, playing in time with 'click tracks' and sequence tracks, syncopation exercises, proper placement of drum microphones, in addition to techniques for live performances. 

 

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Your Lessons 
 

Instruction also includes how to play correctly so as not to develop negative playing habits. In the case that you have developed negative playing habits, how to correct them. 

Emphasis is also placed on proper warm up techniques, stretching exercises, holding the sticks correctly, posture, plus drum kit "throne" seat placement, and correct stance, if playing concert snare or percussion. Independence is also developed through simple easy to grasp exercises. In addition, drum exercises are individually tailored to the particular needs of each student. 

Chuck has also developed a special ear training method utilizing CD and MP3 technology. This method reduces the amount of time it normally takes to develop good listening skills. These listening skills decrease the time that it takes to learn new songs, and learn how to interact with other musicians.

 

If you make a decision to play drums, if you maintain the desire to practice playing drums, if you stay dedicated to studying and practicing proper playing habits, you absolutely will receive into manifestation your goal of being an outstanding drummer. 

 

Chuck Reichel's Recommended Purchases
(1) Remo 10” Practice Pad with stand
(1) Drum sticks (Vic Firth CorpsMaster, Scott Johnson brand)
(1) "Drum Basics: Step One and Two Combined" of The Ultimate Beginner Series; Warner Bros. Publications [ Cat. #UBSBK001CD ] 

 

 

Testimonials 

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"Dear Chuck, 
I am writing to say that Alex and I are so grateful for your instruction, guidance, consistency, encouragement, spiritual guidance, and most of all the friendship my son found in you. We were blessed to have had the opportunity to take the private drum lessons with you. Alex had a dream and you helped him to reach that dream. You are a wonderful man filled with many gifts and talents. Now Alex is a section leader in his high school band for the second year now. He has attended leadership percussion camps and so much more. He is a role model to his section and we owe a lot of that to you for teaching him confidence and the ability to listen to others and not to judge. I feel you played an enormous part in Alex’s musical goals and dreams. We would like to thank you for being that great teacher and friend to the both of us. 

Sincerely, 
Debbi and Alex Sutten"