Patient & Effective Drum lessons w Tour/Studio Pro
Patient & Effective Drum lessons w Tour/Studio Pro

Patient & Effective Drum lessons w Tour/Studio Pro

$75/hour
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Responds in about 1 hour

Introduction: Int'l Touring and Recording Drummer, former Buddhist Monk, and Certified Psychology Coach. Online & In-person lessons. Hello - my name is Jeffrey Mince. I'm a long-time pro drummer, former Buddhist Monk, music educator, music producer, and a fully certified Positive Psychologist / ACC Coach. I love teaching, I love practicing and learning, and I love watching my students grow. Music is my passion, and developing the art sense and creativity involved in mastering an instrument can be a hugely beneficial experience that affects all aspects of a student's life. I love that. Plus - rocking out on the drum set rules! My extensive experiences within the professional music arena and as a music educator have given me the capacity to tailor lessons specific to each student. I have worked with entry-level musicians as well as long time players to increase their abilities using practical methods in a light and encouraging atmosphere. Lessons bring results using methods I've learned and incorporated not only in College as a music education major, but also through my own deep commitment to mastering the drum set.
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Hired 45 times

Serves San Francisco, CA

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14 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Sybil W.
Jun 2, 2021
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I've been working with Jeff to develop some areas where I struggle with my drumming. I am an older student, and have some habits that I need to correct, as well as learn/relearn some basics, like rudiments. I really enjoy working with Jeff because he's able to see where my specific issues are and focuses on addressing those issues with exercises and techniques to get me where I need to be. He also understands how to incorporate my style of playing into our lessons and encourages me to try different methods to lock down whatever goal/activity I am working on. For me, Jeff is by far one of the best instructors I have had over the years. His experience and expertise as a professional drummer and instructor are critical to his ability to guide students to develop into the skilled drummers they want to become. And I can honestly say I really enjoy my classes because they never feel like a chore. This helps me stay focused on my drumming goals and I am very happy with the progress I have seen in my drumming.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • Snare drum • Rock • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student already has drums • 60 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Patient & Effective Drum lessons w Tour/Studio Pro's reply
Thanks for the great review Sybil. See you soon!
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Robert A.
Jun 2, 2021
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Jeff has been awesome! Excellent at listening to my goals and helping curate a lesson play to help me reach them. He’s also been able to identify some other areas of improvement I wasn’t aware of. He’s shown excellent amounts of patience with me and my growth as a drummer. Definitely would recommend Jeff if you’re looking to kick your drumming up a notch!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • Rock • Jazz • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet) • My home, venue, etc.

Patient & Effective Drum lessons w Tour/Studio Pro's reply
Thanks for the kind words Robert!
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Alex K.
Jun 14, 2016
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I’ve been taking lessons from Jeff for a few weeks now, and I have appreciated his approach to teaching the drums which has taken into account my own playing abilities and tendencies rather than trying to fit a one-size-fits-all approach. Having played for quite a few years, I was looking for a teacher to help identify areas I could clean up and help take my drumming to the next level. Within a couple of sessions, Jeff was able to identify a couple of key areas that I was needing to develop (mainly related to foot and hand technique) and come up with a game plan to start building up these areas. So far, I have found this new practice area to be very beneficial, and can notice an improvement in my overall feel and flow. Jeff is also very approachable and receptive, which I think is one of the most important qualities of a good teacher. I would definitely recommend Jeff for high-quality and individual-focused drum lessons.
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Melissa J.
Apr 30, 2017
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Jeffrey has been giving my 11 year old drum lessons for a few weeks now. My son has been making great progress and looks forward to his lessons every week. We highly recommend Jeff as a drum teacher.
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Justine W.
Sep 17, 2016
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At 48, I have never played an instrument but always wanted to try drums. Jeff made me feel comfortable after arriving feeling anxious, and by the end of the lesson I was sitting at the drum kit feeling like it might be possible for an old dog to learn new tricks after all. He has a pleasant demeanor and a way of pointing out how you can improve without making you feel hopeless. Highly recommend giving him a try.
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