Peter O'Gorman Percussion Studio
$52/hour
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Responds within a day
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Introduction
I teach students at all stages of their musical development. I work with each student to custom design a program that facilitates their learning style while addressing their musical needs and aspirations. My students learn good practice habits, how to approach challenging material, how to prepare for auditions, recitals and concerts, and how to develop their own creative voice. My overarching goal is for students to discover the joy of playing music while developing a high degree of musicianship.
I've been teaching percussion and drumset lessons for over 20 years. My students regularly become section leaders in their school band program, garner superior ratings at solo and ensemble contests, earn positions in All-State Concert Band & All-State Jazz Ensemble, and go on to receive Bachelors, Masters, and Doctorate degrees in music.
In lessons, I often create individualized audio tutorials that students can practice with at home. These tutorials are designed to help students with lesson material, audition pieces, percussion parts for concert band, interpretations of jazz band charts, recital pieces, chop builder, grooves, fills, and more.
In addition to teaching private lessons, I am also an American Composers Forum Certified Teaching Artist. As a McKnight Composer Fellow, I have lead percussion and composition workshops throughout Minnesota and beyond.
Overview
Hired 4 times
Serves Saint Paul, MN
Background checked
1 employee
38 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, and Venmo.
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Drum type
Traditional drum kit
Snare drum
Bass drum
Work location
My customers travel to me
I work remotely (phone or internet)
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, value, and punctuality.
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Barbara M.
Oct 11, 2017
I can't imagine how much smaller my son's world would be if we had not met Peter O'Gorman. Peter took a shy, introverted boy and taught him poise and self confidence in just a few years. My son, Collin, learned not just how to drum, but how to cooperate, how to give and take, and how to enjoy music. After giving Collin years of drumming lessons, Peter set my son up with a jazz drumming professor and a Jazz drumming ensemble at college. Peter continues to reach out to my son and to work with him when school is out. Thank you, Peter, more than I can say, for changing Collin's world.
Barbara May
Attorney at Law
Jeremy R.
Oct 11, 2017
I am very impressed with the well-rounded instruction Peter gives in his studio. During the years my son studied with him, they worked on composition, drum set technique, various styles, snare solo technique, improvisation, audition preparation and the essence of percussive sounds. My son's studies with Peter culminated in earning a spot in the All-State Orchestra his junior year and as the All-State jazz drummer his senior year of high school. Peter's teaching and coaching prepared my son for wonderful experiences as a versatile percussionist.
Jeremy Rockford
Band Director
White Bear Lake Teacher of the Year 2005
Minnesota Sate Teacher of the Year semi-finalist 2007
Shelley J.
Sep 15, 2017
"Peter was an amazing percussion teacher for our son Paul during his high school years. Not only did Peter introduce new percussion styles and techniques, he was invaluable in helping Paul prepare for auditions and solos. Peter’s teaching style is very much centered on what the student is interested in learning. Paul is now in college and continues to play with jazz ensembles and pop groups. The strong foundation provided by Peter's instruction gave Paul the skill and experience needed to be confident and adaptable.
It was also exciting to attend a number of Peter’s performances and experience his creativity and musicianship."
Martin & Shelley Jokinen
Christine K.
Jan 10, 2018
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