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Drum Lessons now available from a highly qualified and very experienced performer/teache­r in the St. Louis area!

Beginner to Advanced lessons. All lesson materials will be provided.

All lessons will be given in students homes. I will travel to you for no additional cost.

$30 for 45 minute lesson.

Mike Schurk
(314)780-0989­

EDUCATION

-Graduate of Los Angeles Music Academy . Studied with notable teachers/studio­
musicians such as:

Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa, Don Ellis)
Mike Shapiro (Sergio Mendes)
Joe Porcaro (Stan Getz, Gerrry Mulligan)
Aaron Serfaty (Arturo Sandoval, Jon Anderson)
Tony Inzalaco (Maynard Ferguson, Lee Konitz)
Richie Gajate Garcia (World-renowned­ Percussionist)­

-Attended Webster University and Meramec Community College for music performance.­
-Studied with local teachers Kevin Gianino (4 years) and Steve Bunck (3 years).
-Graduate of CBC High School. Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Class .

PERFORMANCE

-Currently plays drums for rock n’ roll outfit Jon Hardy & The Public and jazz-fusion group Allgorithms .
-Has performed hundreds of shows in the St. Louis area( The Pageant, Blueberry Hill, The Sheldon, Off Broadway, Old Rock House, The Gramophone, Broadway Oyster Bar, etc. )
-Has recorded 5 full-length albums and numerous demos/EPs.
-Recorded in studios such as: Phat Buddha, R&R Music Labs, Bossman Studios, Webster University Studio A.

TEACHING

-Has taught privately for 8+ years and always holds a student base of 25 to 30 students. Ages have ranged from 3 to 72.
-Has taught for music stores including Dale's Music, Dave Simon's Rock School and The Music Center of Kirkwood.
-Very fluent in sight reading and hand/foot technique.
-Extremely knowledgeable­ of Brazilian Rhythms and Odd Time Signatures.
-Well-versed­ in all styles of music. Rock, Funk, Jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, R&B, Reggae, Fusion, etc.
-Advanced studies include: Odd Times, Polyrhythms,­ Odd Groupings, Artificial Rhythms, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban.