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Victor the Drummer Guy

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Hi! I am a Berklee College of Music graduate and have been teaching professionally since 2011. My lessons focus on techniques and concepts that give you a solid foundation and awareness of what it is that you're doing, which in turn gives you the freedom to explore your own musical creativity in whatever way you want to. Playing to music and creating your own drum parts to songs is a big focus, and when you're ready I'll record you and make a video of your performance before we move on to the next song. Lessons are taught out of my teaching studio in Kearny Mesa at 8280 Clairemont Mesa Blvd Ste 112 San Diego, CA 92111. My rates are $40/half hour, $60/45 minutes and $80/hour. I’m looking forward to working with you!
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Hired 16 times

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14 years in business

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2019

Services offered
Interested musical styles

Rock

Blues

Country

Jazz

Drum type

Traditional drum kit

Work location

My customers travel to me

Projects and media

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

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Kyle C.

Jul 28, 2022

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I started taking lessons with Victor at 27 years old with no prior music experience. After a year of lessons I can honestly say I am shocked at the amount of knowledge and skill I have reading music and playing the drums. Didn't think reading music would be something I needed, but as someone just getting into music I'm so glad I learned it. Victor's way of teaching will without a doubt pave the way for you at whatever pace you want to learn at. Couldn't recommend him enough for a beginner like me.

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

Victor the Drummer Guy's reply
Thanks dude, you killed it with the reading! And yeah, your freestyle jams sound great, I’m also very impressed at how quickly you picked things up!
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Maria B.

May 15, 2021

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Victor is the best!!! My son is super shy and was super nervous at first, but Victor makes the lessons super fun and has so much patience with kids. I highly recommend him

Details: 10 - 13 years old • No formal training • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Luke P.

May 13, 2021

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I’ve been taking online lessons with Victor for a few months as a total beginner, and I can confirm that he’s a true pro. He creates structure to each lesson in a way that always leaves me knowing exactly what to practice and why to practice it! His remote teaching style lends itself to punctuality and resourcefulness. As a busy man I always appreciate him being on time as well as all the videos & materials provided to me for learning outside of the lesson. I always look forward to each weekly lesson because outside of him being an incredible teacher, he’s also just a fun dude to hang out with. I have never once doubted the value of his instruction, and I cannot recommend him enough!

Details: 18 - 25 years old • No formal training • Can read sheet music • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Blues • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Elana A.

Apr 22, 2018

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Blake W.

Sep 28, 2018

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I know this site is full of "pros" but Victor is a REAL pro. Unlike many teachers who are just gigging musicians who are forced to teach on the side to pay rent, Victor clearly cares about delivering quality learning. He takes the time to prep curriculum and videos, and he keeps all your resources in an online student portal for convenient access. If what you want is not only someone who know's drums (he does) but is stoked to pass on that knowledge, definitely give Victor a call.

Details: Adult (18 years or older) • 4+ yrs of formal training • Understands note durations and rests • Sheet music • Percussion notation • Traditional drum kit • Jazz • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • I travel to the drum teacher • The drum teacher travels to me

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