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Hey! My name is Gregg Eckersen and I offer professional Drum lessons to students of all ages and abilities in Daytona Beach, Florida.
I have played the drums ever since I was a little boy which means I have now been playing for over 55 years and have played and performed in countless bands in this time. My lessons are suitable for any student no matter what genre you want to learn, together we can study and play in any style. No matter what direction you want to go, my lessons are suitable for all.
I take on any students of any ages from 5 upwards as I feel it's never too early or too late to learn to rock as I myself as a small child used to grab empty coffee cans, a couple of sticks from the yard and used to sit there making all kinds of 'joyful' noises. Most of my current students usually hold down a 60 minute lesson per week with me as this tends to bring the most consistent development and progress.
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Due to my vast experience as a Drum player and teacher I am able to fluently play in all styles and genres. This includes genres such as Blues, Rock, Jazz, Country and Latin. No genre is off limits or is going to be too much of a challenge for us to learn. All lessons are tailored and suited to match you and your style.
Alongside my experience I feel that I am a friendly and approachable teacher. My main goal is to see you achieve all of your drum playing dreams. I will work tirelessly with you to push your limits and to help you grow as a musician while being in a comfortable, relaxed and pressure free environment.
Lessons are pay-as-you-go, weekly, fortnightly or as suits you.
No matter what your current playing level is, I am happy to work with students of all abilities from both Beginners to Advanced drum players.
I have played the drums ever since I was a little boy and I started my first band when I was 14. I now have over 55 years experience as a drummer and still love it just as much to this day. I have played in many different bands of all different styles and in 2005 I started the Daytona Chapter of 'Drummers for Jesus'.
I worked with students from the ages of 5+. While this may be a young age, I feel this is a great age to start drumming. Children tend to be great learners and they can absorb high amounts of information so I feel it's never too early to learn to rock. I tend to recommend 30 minute lessons for the younger rockstars.
When I was in Elementary school I joined the school band and learned to play marching band Snare Drum. Around the age of 14 I started my first 'Garageband' and our first show was played at 'Skateland' where we received $5 per man. Since this point I have played and performed in many different venues in and around Daytona.
I am a friendly dude who is very passionate about drums and all things music. It is my goal and passion to offer you the best quality lessons possible to ensure that you are able to grow and develop in to the drummer you have always wanted to be. Over all these years I have learnt such a wide span of knowledge and skills and I am here to pass these skills on to you!
I do my best to pack every session we do with as much useful information as I possibly can. We can explore specific topics and techniques in depth and together we can help you improve on your weak areas. All the while I will do my best to keep the lessons as fun as possible while overcoming the challenges we all face when learning a new instrument.
My current band 'Drummers of Jesus' is still active today and I absolutely love playing and performing in this. Having this real world gigging experience over all these years, I feel allows me to offer high quality drum lessons that not only help you improve as a technical drummer, but help you grow as an all round musician too.
Daytona Beach has a wide range of music shops on offer. Below is a list of a few for you to try.
Guitar Center Daytona Beach, is located 220 Daytona Blvd, Suite 200, Daytona Beach, FL 32114. Don't let the guitar title fool you, they stock everything and anything a musician could ever need and is one of the biggest music store chains across the USA.
Drum Center Daytona Beach, is located 2252 S Ridgewood Ave, South Daytona, FL 32119 and is a great place to try for all your drumming needs. The staff are super friendly and they sell drums to suit all budgets.
Total Entertainment, is located on 01 W. INT’L SPEEDWAY BLVD. DAYTONA BEACH, FL 32114. If you're looking for a bargain why not head here to take a browse through a selection of Pre-loved goods. This means you can sometimes stumble across some high quality gear for just a fraction of the price.
It is my passion and lifelong goal to help you to grow and develop in to the drummer that you have always wanted to be, calling upon my 55+ years experience to provide the highest drum lessons possible and to pass all this knowledge on to you.
[email protected]Lessons are $25 for half an hours tuition or $35 for an hours tuition.
Lessons can take place at my home address in Port Orange, FL 32127 area just a short drive from the centre of Daytona Beach. (full address would be provided upon booking your first lesson).
I teach students of all ages 5+.
No you can attend lessons as and when you like. I would recommend one hour a week for the most consistent progress.
Any lessons cancelled within 48 hours can still be charged for. I am happy to reschedule cancelled lessons where possible.
Please don't hesitate to book your first lesson with me and lets start rocking today!
Drum Teacher
Gregg Eckersen