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Teaching since 2014
Bachelor's Degree in Jazz and Improvisational Music
Drum Set and Afro-Cuban Percussion Lessons with Experienced Instructor
Hello! My name is David Gervais aka “Pudge”. I live in Reno, Nevada and I would love to share my expertise and teach you drum set, congas, batá, or any other percussion instruments you would like to explore. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz and Improvisational Music from the University of Nevada, Reno. Having lived and worked in New York City and Mexico City, I have experience recording and performing in many musical settings including small group jazz, big band, pop, blues, rock, metal, punk, country, salsa, Brazilian, Cuban, orchestral, marching, reggae/ska, and church music. I play congas and Afro-Cuban percussion, and have experience playing and recording in funk, salsa, timba, rumba, and other folkloric Cuban styles. I also play batá drums, double-headed Afro-Cuban drums played in the religious ceremonies of Santería. My curriculum for students is very focused but flexible to each student's interests and needs, generally focusing on technique, rudiments, groove, playing songs/arrangements, improvising in different settings, reading music, listening, and sharing my real world experience to guide my students towards their goals. But most importantly, I bring positive energy, love, and spiritual connection to drumming and practice that encourages my students to have fun, enjoy the learning process, be patient and nonjudgmental, and ask me whatever questions they have about life as a musician. I look forward to working with you!
Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-12 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-12 PM
Thursday
5 AM-12 PM
Friday
5 AM-12 PM
Saturday
5 AM-12 PM
Sunday
5 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$70
About David G.
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Hello! My name is David aka “Pudge”. I'm from Reno, NV, and I have worked as a musician in both New York City and Mexico City. I would love to share my expertise and teach you drum set, snare drum, congas, bata, reading music, or improvisation in either English or Spanish whichever is more comfortable for you. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Jazz and Improvisational Music from the University of Nevada, Reno, and I have experience recording and performing in many musical settings including small group jazz, big band, Afro-Cuban, pop, blues, rock, metal, punk, country, salsa, Brazilian, orchestral, marching, reggae/ska, and church music. I offer lessons in English and Spanish so you can be comfortable speaking your native language with me. I look forward to meeting you!
I primarily give online lessons, but I will travel to your home/studio for lessons within the Reno/Tahoe general area, or welcome you to my home studio in Gardnerville. Whatever works best for you!
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Education
Bachelor's Degree in Jazz and Improvisational Music
Aug, 2015 - May, 2019University of Nevada, Reno
Languages
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
5 AM-12 PM
Tuesday
5 AM-12 PM
Wednesday
5 AM-12 PM
Thursday
5 AM-12 PM
Friday
5 AM-12 PM
Saturday
5 AM-12 PM
Sunday
5 AM-12 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$40
60 minutes
$70
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