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WHY DPV IS 9 STEPS ABOVE THE REST: 🎵 1) MONTESSORI APPROACH: Learn with songs you LOVE! Customized instruction for your style. 🛑 2) 10-LEVEL WORKBOOKS: A structured curriculum to independence. 🎫 3) LEVEL-UP LANYARDS: Earn physical VIP Backstage Passes! 📝 4) WEEKLY PROGRESS REPORTS: Constant portal updates for parents & students. 🏆 5) REWARD ECOSYSTEM: Earn DPV Bucks, leaderboard status, or artist credits. 🎸 6) LIVE CONCERTS: Perform in intimate home settings or full stage productions. 🔄 7) ZERO-WASTE POLICY: Missed lesson? Get a custom Video Lesson or use Vacation Days. 📊 8) QUARTERLY EVALUATIONS: Formal 90-day reviews to celebrate wins. 🎹 9) INSTRUMENT RENTALS: "Try before you buy" to get playing immediately.
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INTRODUCTORY LESSON (Zero obligation to continue): ▪ $100 for a 1-hour session ($50 per additional family member).
IN-HOME MONTHLY PACKAGES (First month is a trial month): ▪ 30-min weekly: $285/mo ▪ 60-min weekly: $395/mo ▪ 90-min weekly: $495/mo.
OUR GUARANTEE: If the first month isn't a perfect fit, cancel anytime for a full refund on remaining lessons. All instructors clear rigorous state & federal FBI/TBI background checks.
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Adam V.
Nov 18, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lael took the time to find out what it was I personally wanted to work at and improve on and has based lesson plans to achieve those goals. He has pinpointed certain techniques in my playing that could be more effective that I would've never identified myself, then helped me correct them. Lael is very communicative and friendly; there have been no instances of dissatisfaction on my end. I would recommend Lael as a drum teacher for anyone who is trying to get the same experience out of lessons as me.
Drum Lessons (for adults)
John J.
Jul 28, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Drum Kit lessons with Lael is fantastic! He listened to my desired goals, took notes, and by the end of our 1st session had a beginning plan developed for me to reach them. He carefully dissected everything from our discussion and custom taylor a plan for me. He has a genuine best regard for the students safety, well being, and quest in learning percussion. Hire him....you will not be disappointed!
Drum Lessons (for adults)
Drew B.
Jan 29, 2016
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Hired on Thumbtack
Excellent instructor who quickly found the items I need the most help with. Listened to my playing, assed, assigned exercises with great detail and instruction. Excellent drum instructor for all levels.
Drum Lessons (for adults)
Ryan H.
Feb 24, 2015
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lael is an amazing teacher and person. He always brings great energy to each lesson and has inspired my kids to love the drums and music.
Drum Lessons
Cristy T.
Jun 27, 2018
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Hired on Thumbtack
Lael is extremely gifted not only musically, but also as an instructor. He is present, enthusiastic and encouraging. He makes learning fun. You will immediately feel at ease and know he’s in tune with the student’s musical interests and goals. I recommend him. He’s excellent.
Details: No experience • No, the student cannot read music • 6 years old • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • Once a week • 30 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Friday • Morning (9am - noon) • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Early afternoon (noon - 3pm) • As recommended by teacher • Within the next 1 - 2 weeks • Need some more information before hiring • I travel to the drum teacher
DPV Music Lessons's reply
Thank you Cristy. Your kids are the best!
Drum Lessons (for children or teenagers)
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FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Pricing is straight forward. You pay nothing extra for any of our Live or In-Home Concerts (think recitals). Only fee you'll ever see from us is our one-time $55 registration fee. Always ask if we are running any current specials, however!
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
FIND OUT WHAT THEY WANT TO ACHIEVE!
That's DPV's first priority...We always customize the lesson to fit with the students interests and their goals and put them with the best fit instructor. The Introductory Lesson is an audition for the student. i.e. They are auditioning the instructor. We want that relationship to be pure gold before moving forward. After this there is zero obligation to continue. Even the first month of a lesson package is risk free! You can quit at any time and receive a full refund of the remaining lessons of that month.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Owner/Instructor, Lael Eccard joins his 9 instructors with decades of professional performance and teaching experience. Most have degrees from schools like Berklee College of Music, Musicians Institute and the like, but ALL are actively working in the music business.
Owner/Instructor, Lael, has an Associates of Arts in Performance for Drums from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, CA. He also attended Eastern New Mexico University for 3 years with his focus on Music Business and Performance. He's had countless hours and years worth of private lessons from a range of professionals including, but not limited to Ryan Brown (Dweezil Zappa), Chuck Silverman (Latin/Funk educator and book writer), Mark Clark (Ottmar Liebert, John Popper). Lael has played with country legend Tanya Tucker, Pete Anderson (of Dwight Yoakum) and many many more. Lael and his instructors have had gigs in nearly every genre and can pass on real world knowledge of the music industry to his students.
