Drum Lessons From Billy-The Pocket-Barner

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I've been blessed with a professional drumming career that has enriched my life for the past 51 years and have had the pleasure of teaching drums to a limited number of students for 33 of those years. I enjoy teaching nearly as much as I enjoy performing. The most important aspect of both teaching and learning drum playing is patience. One thing that is vitally important to instill in my students (especially beginning and intermediate students) is to be patient with oneself. I also encourage my students to practice diligently and I help them work out an effective (at home) practice routine that is both interesting and fun between lessons. I work with each student at their current level of proficiency to develop that proficiency at a rate that keeps it fun and reduces the frustration that can creep into a practice regimen. I have had a passion for playing drums (and actually started drumming on cardboard boxes) at the age of eight. I had made up my mind that I wanted to be a drummer from that early age. My dad was an exceptional piano and organ player and I was heavily influenced by his music collection and his love for playing. I have lived a blessed life as a musician and my most rewarding activity is sharing my experience and knowledge with people of all ages, genders and circumstances who have that same passion that I've had all my life to learn to play the drums. And after 51 years, I'm still learning. You never want to stop learning.

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Rock

Blues

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Traditional drum kit

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Bass drum

Hand drums

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Bill C.

Dec 21, 2012

Billy S.

Dec 21, 2012

Billy's nickname "In the Pocket" really says it all. I have had a very good fortune to play with Billy in several different bands. I am always pumped to walk into a gig and see Billy on the stage. Mr. Barner is a consummate musician, who's repertoire of rhythms is seemingly endless, Rock, Reggae, Funk, Soul, Ballads, Shuffles, Mambos, Sambas, 2nd Line, Blues, the list goes on and on.....AND he know at least 3 ways to play each one of them. Billy understands the term "rhythm section" to a 'T'. He is dynamic, spontaneous and solid as a rock. When Little Bill's longtime Drummer Tommy Morgan was injured this year we were so very lucky to have Billy Barner sub the rest of the year, wottah player!

Drum Lessons From Billy-The Pocket-Barner's reply

Throw some water in my face and pick me up off the floor! I hope I'll be able to wrap my head around my head after reading this. Now I'll have to live up to this! Seriously, though, Stapes... I really appreciate your taking the time to write a referral for my page. This is one of the best referrals I've ever received and from someone I truly admire. I so appreciate Little Bill & The Bluenotes choosing me to sub for our good friend Tommy. I'm deeply honored. Billy

Son J.

Dec 27, 2012

Billy and I have worked in bands together for several years and he is perhaps the most musical drummer I know. His ability to contribute ideas to arragements is outstanding as, of course, is his musicianship. They call him Billy "the pocket" Barner for good reason!

Eric B.

Dec 26, 2012

As a professional bass player for many years it has been my pleasure to perform with Billy in several styles of music. Blues,Funk,Rock,even Country when called for. From small intimate settings(100) to outdoor ones (2500 plus) If Billy is the drummer you know its going to be a good gig. Billy will be able to teach you every style you wish to learn! T-Town Bass Ace, Eric "Rico" Bauer

Brian L.

Jan 1, 2013

Billy is a super drummer, and a very pleasant, easy going, warm, fun person. We've played together in my band, I've also played as a guest with his band, and we've also worked on recording projects together. It's always a pleasure! Billy sets a great groove appropriate to the song, creates a strong foundation with positive energy and cool vibe. Personally, he's always very positive on-stage and off stage too. He's a person with the utmost of integrity.

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What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?
When looking for a good drum instructor, its important to consider the amount of experience the instructor has had, not only as a drum instructor, but as a professional performing musician. There is a lot more to becoming a successful drummer than playing the drums. I have been mentoring students for well over thirty years on all aspects of the life and world of the professional musician; the right attitude, the right mindset for rehearsing and performing - the right things to do and the things to avoid to have a fruitful and rewarding career as a musician or for just the shear enjoyment of playing drums as your own outlet.