Chicago's # 1 Drum Lessons

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Introduction: Simple. CDL (Chicago's # 1 Drum Lessons) is the only one on one drum instruction that offers an extremely original lesson plan on DVD to take home where you can not learn from another teacher, book, etc. Our custom curriculum has been thought out to get a student from point A to point B in their drumming extremely fast, and efficiently. We can also help with a students school band pieces. Just watch some of our sample videos of actual current students. That's our proof! The gratification of helping a student go from not knowing how to hold drumsticks, to playing in a band or recording a CD, or getting a record deal and going on tour just within a few months/years.

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Hired 3 times

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George P.

Sep 20, 2014

Bridget G.

Sep 20, 2014

My daughter has been a student of Mike's for four and a half years. She started in semi-private half hour classes, then half hour private, and now hour long private classes. Mike's unique teaching method has been challenging yet without frustration, and resulted in her becoming an enthusiastic and accomplished drummer. In addition to the lesson based musical skills she has developed in his classes, Mike has mentored my daughter in terms of her performance skills and stage presence with her band. He has been her number one fan since day one, always following, mentoring, and supporting her progress as an individual drummer, and that of her band as a whole. Mike has also taught her to how teach entry and mid level students and hired her to work for him. The teaching experience brought her to an entirely new level in terms of teaching her responsibility, time management, organizational skills, and of course how to teach others. My daughter has not only become a great drummer but has learned so many valuable life skills working with Mike. She has seen the benefit of hard work toward achieving goals that may seem unattainable, but are broken down into meaningful and reasonable steps. She has enjoyed Mike's constant support of her as a drummer and her band as a whole, and she has learned valuable job skills. Mike is a gifted musician and teacher, and his unique teaching method and personal mentoring has allowed, and continues to encourage my daughter to learn valuable lessons and achieve her goals in music and in life.

David R.

Sep 22, 2014

I met Mike about 12 years ago. he was teaching one of my cousins kids to play the drums. I had recently started to kick it again my self. So I inquired about Mike. My first meeting with Mike I was 48 years old and Mike was about 26-28 yrs old. When I met him and realized he was so young I asked him why I should take lessons from a guy half my age. He explained to me that he had been drumming since he was 3. He has such a passion to play the drums. he studied every drummer he could and then he explained and showed me what he could do on the drums live and I was amazed. I had never met in person or saw anyone play the drums like Mike, From there I took lessons for about a year. Mike helped me learn how to keep better time and also read music to help me play in my Church till this day I recommend anyone that is a beginner or an avid drummer. to try Mikes lessons they will surely enhance their drumming ability after taking his sessions. Thanks Mike Sincerely, David L Ransom ,Jr.

Phillip T.

Sep 19, 2014

Great teacher. He is hands on. He taught my son since he was 5. He loved every moment

Erik L.

Sep 19, 2014

Mike is one of the most competent and skilled drum instructors I know. I highly recommend him as a teacher.

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
$25 = private 30min drum lesson w/DVD (paid monthly) $40 = private 60min drum lesson w/DVD (paid monthly)
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Of course. I will listen to the hottest drummers/bands, watch some YouTube videos and be able to show students a lick or two from someone they like.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
By sure accident. LOL I had a friend that worked at a Guitar Center in 1995, and like all of us you go to buy something or just hang out and check out some of the coolest stuff that you don't have or wished you had. Well, I was fiddling around on a drum set when my bud Tim says: " mike you're so good, ever think about teaching? " I said: " No, how do I teach someone if I'm still learning? " His response.. " Well, no matter how long you've been doing your profession, your always learning I agreed. He mentioned that I should make some cheap business cards and he would hand them out and see how I liked it. But I said, " If I do this, I want to do it different then how everyone else teaches the drums " So wha-la, here I am.

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