Corey Foster Drum Lessons at Rooted Rhythm
Corey Foster Drum Lessons at Rooted Rhythm

Corey Foster Drum Lessons at Rooted Rhythm

$60/hour
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Responds in about 3 hours

Introduction: - Drum Lessons in Portland, OR Metro Area - I don't just teach - I set an example for my students. Empowerment and inspiration are what motivates the hard work it takes to be a great musician. I cater to my students' learning styles and interests - prioritizing individualism and fun in every lesson! If you are a hobbyist and just looking to have a good time, welcome! If you are a dedicated musician looking to get to the next level, welcome! Whatever your inspiration is, I am glad you are playing music and would love to meet you. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! I graduated Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Drum Set Performance. I have studied with Dick Berk(Billie Holiday, Cal Jader, Jazz Adoption Agency), Bob Gullotti(The Fringe), Tony "Thunder" Smith(Jan Hammer), Jackie Santos(Tavares), Jeff Stout (Buddy Rich Big Band), and Henrique De Almeida, to name a few. I have a studio space for lessons in the Beaverton/Aloha Neighborhood (near Aloha High School). I also travel to student's homes in the Portland Metro Area. Please inquire about travel lessons vs. studio! DISCOUNT: Multiple student discount available. (applies to families signing up 2 or more students taking 50min lessons full time, and scheduled back-to-back). Please inquire for more info.
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Hired 21 times

Serves Beaverton, OR

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16 years in business

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Daniel C.
Dec 15, 2022
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Corey is an amazing educator. I booked him to teach my 14 year old son how to play the drums and he has done so much more then that. The crazy thing is we live 2 states away. I was nervous about online lessons, but Corey has perfected it. He has the equipment, expertise, and experience to provide an in-home drum lesson while being 500 miles away. It’s as if he comes to our house work with him. Corey is an amazing example of hard work and commitment. He is honest and dependable. He expects the same from his students and this creates an environment of success.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Cesar C.
May 25, 2022
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I enjoy learning how to play drums with Corey. He is very friendly. He teaches the proper way to play, which makes learning simpler and efficient. And it’s really cool that we can play together (he has two drum set).

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can read percussion notation • Can read sheet music • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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David A.
Nov 24, 2023
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Corey is excellent teacher for my 12 year old son. Very professional and easy to talk to.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Understands note durations and rests • Can read sheet music • Can read percussion notation • Traditional drum kit • Rock • Blues • Yes, the student already has drums • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Erin W.
Apr 11, 2022
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I’m thoroughly enjoying my lessons with Corey - he provides a very logical, supportive, and patient approach and has a great setup in his home studio. I highly recommend him!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • Can read sheet music • Traditional drum kit • Rock • 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

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Linden M.
Jan 9, 2019
Corey has been teaching drums to my children and me for the last 1.5 years.  We have all had a fantastic experience with Corey and always look forward to what we'll be learning next.   Corey brings a great energy to his lessons. He's enthusiastic, patient, encouraging, and super talented. Due to his education at the Berklee College of Music and his professional experience playing drums with touring bands, he offers his students a unique learning experience covering multiple genres of music and spanning music theory and practical drumming techniques. He plays several instruments and finds ways to tie his knowledge of those instruments to his teachings about drumming and how the instruments complement each other.  He communicates well with students of all ages and always provides encouragement to us as we work on mastering challenging skills. Corey is tech savvy and supplements his lessons with online videos that help his students learn drumming skills.   We've enjoyed learning the fundamental elements of drumming and how to extend those to more complex music.  I was really surprised to see how far we had all progressed after just a few months of lessons with Corey.  All three of my boys were able to start playing drums to popular rock, pop, and jazz songs within the first year and they've felt confident enough to perform in front of live audiences on many occasions.   We feel so fortunate to have Corey as our teacher and can't wait to see what another year of lessons will bring. We recommend him highly!
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