WE PROUDLY OFFER THE FOLLOWING:

 PROFESSIONAL DRUMMING INSTRUCTION:

* 🥁PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION (Monthly or A-La-Carte)- DRUMSET, DRUMLINE/CORPS, THEORY and More. 

➡️ PLEASE NOTE: PRIVATE ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION (Monthly or A-La-Carte) IS SCHEDULED AND CONDUCTED IN YOUR HOME- (Please email us with any inquiries) PLEASE SEE OUR OPTIONS HERE: 

https://madhatterdrum.mymusicstaff.com/LESSON-OPTIONS--POLICIES-and-TUITIONS-

 * 🥁 GROUP CLASSES (Children Ages 6-12, Teens 13-17, Adults and Seniors. We WELCOME Bookings for School/ Afterschool Programs, Senior Living, Veteran’s Associations and More!)

* 🥁 CLINICS and MASTER CLASSES (Music Stores, Schools, etc) 

* 🥁 DRUM TUNING & MAINTENANCE WORKSHOPS and TUTORIALS (In-Person or Online)

* 🥁 ADVANCED SET-UP (including Hybrid) WORKSHOPS, LESSONS and TUTORIALS 

* 🥁 STUDIO SURVIVAL and TOUR READY WORKSHOPS (In depth Discussions, Techniques, Tips and Tricks and more.)

SERVICES:

➡️ DRUM SET,  (Privately Owned, or School Band) REHEADING and GENERAL MAINTENANCE 

➡️ MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL PERCUSSION SECTION (Concert) and DRUMLINE REHEADING, OVERHAULS, and GENERAL MAINTENANCE (Including Tympani, Concert Toms, etc- Please feel free to reach out to us via email at plmprodrummer@gmail.com with your questions!!)

➡️ Professional Session Drummer for Hire - Please Contact us at plmprodrummer@gmail.com to discuss the details of your project! You can also view our Sound Better Profile HERE:

https://soundbetter.com/profiles/184376-paul-l-marshall-pro-drummer

WHERE WE TEACH:

>. We Primarily Teach PRIVATELY in your HOME 

>  We offer LIMITED bookings at the Following Locations:

FRIDAYS ONLY, BY APPT @THE ROCK BOX MUSIC SCHOOL and STAGE  in NORTH PORT  http://rockboxmusicschool.com/   (Please ContactThe Rock Box DIRECTLY to book a lesson there with me at their amazing, Award Winning Music School)!

 

THE MAD HATTER DRUM TRIBE STRUCTURE

The following is our tribe structure and Group Names (including corresponding Level of Study) for Private Students and ongoing Class Students;

🥁 Level 1: “Tee-Pees” 🥁

You will gain knowledge in the Basics and History of Drumming (Grip, Drum Construction, Origins) as well as Several Basic Essential Rudiments, Reading and Writing Basic Music. Developing a solid foundation for a successful future in drumming, by learning subdivision of time, Applying technique, grip, mechanics of playing, and the use of the Metronome.

Tee- Pees also learn basic knowledge of gear (Drum maintenance and tuning techniques), and Basic Tips and Tricks to prepare to perform on stage. (Our Structured P.R.E.- or- Performance Readiness Exercises).

Beginners who successfully complete their First Level Up,  (including Basic Rudiments and Basic Technique) become:

🥁 Level 2: “Wolves” 🥁

Gaining additional skills, knowledge and building upon the foundation set as a Tee-Pee. Your Introduction to playing a drum set begins, and your Journey of applying the basic rhythms, patterns, and skills learned as a Tee-Pee expands into all 4 limbs. 

Wolves also learn added knowledge of gear (Drum construction, maintenance and tuning techniques), and we really dive into gear set-up, preparation/Tips and Tricks for Stage and Studio Performing. (Additional Structured P.R.E.- or- Performance Readiness Exercises).

Wolves who successfully complete their 2nd Level Up, (expanded rhythmic patterns and additional rudiments, and demonstrate a firm knowledge of Basic Drum Set, Become:

🥁 Level 3: “Warriors” 🥁

Warriors step into an even more in depth study of Rhythm, including Broken patterns, Additional Fills, Accenting, and more. We will also cover more in depth, individual approach to the drums, additional 4 limb independence, and expanded use of our “voices” on the drum set. (Uses of Cymbals, etc)

Warriors also learn expanded knowledge of gear, tuning, and More. 

🥁 Level 4: “War Chiefs” 🥁

War Chiefs have stepped into the world of even more studies of Rhythm, Including Syncopation, Broken patterns, Additional Fills using more complex subdivision, Additional Accenting, and more. We will also cover more in depth, advanced approaches, additional 4 limb independence, and even more expanded use of our “voices” on the drum set. (Uses of Cymbals, Percussion, etc)

War Chiefs will also learn expanded knowledge of gear, Additional tuning techniques, advanced set up including hybrid integration and Advanced Tips and Tricks for Stage and Studio Performing. (Advanced Structured P.R.E.- or- Performance Readiness Exercises).

🥁 Level 5: “Chiefs”🥁

Chiefs have stepped into the world of Advanced studies. Chiefs will be completely confident in multiple Rhythms, Advanced subdivision, More Complex patterns, Additional Fills using subdivision, Advanced Accenting, and more.

Chiefs will demonstrate a comfortable understanding of gear, Advanced tuning techniques, advanced set up including hybrid integration and Advanced Tips and Tricks for Stage and Studio Performing. (Advanced Structured P.R.E.- or- Performance Readiness Exercises).