Eric Wagner offer's drum lessons to students of all levels and ages. He has over 20 years performing and teaching experience and is a faculty member of The Dutchess Community College Music School as well as drum instructor for Trinity-Pawling School in Pawling, NY.
- Lessons are prepared based on students desires and needs, i.e. if you are an adult looking for serious drum study or just a hobby for fun, or you are a student who needs structure and guidance, Eric love's teaching in many different ways, everyone is different so there are many successful approaches to teaching and making it fun for all.
- Learn how to read and perform all styles including rock, latin, jazz, rudimental snare drum, etc...
- Students get a full multi-media approach to learning drums that allows them to enhance their musical progress by taking advantage of modern day technologies. Practicing with computerized drum machines in musical ways to help develop phrasing, accuracy, simulate a performance atmosphere, as well as the most important aspect...a crucial time feel.
- Eric will record your lessons, Video or Audio, at your request and you can take it home with you on your flash drive or cd/dvd.
- Practice with educational cds as well as cds of artists of all styles and genres which allows you to apply what you are learning to a simulated performance.
- He will expose you to a history of the drum set and the great drummers be it through recordings, literature, or the occasional video which is invaluable for inspiration.
- NYSSMA, All-County, All-State, college auditions, school & recreational band auditions, and scholarship preparations are available and welcome.
- Full Studio with two acoustic drum sets, one electronic drum set, and lots of toys/percussion.
"Our son has taken lessons from Eric Wagner for several years and it has tremendously helped his growth as a set player and percussionist. With Eric's help our son has routinely received the highest scores at NYSSMA conferences and has participate in All-County Band, Area All-State Orchestra, snare Drum in Admirals Marching Band, set player for Jazz Machine (highest competitive jazz band at Arlington High School), been a member of Wind Ensemble since 10th grade, played in numerous musicals at school, has two bands with other students and won the prestigious Judge's Choice Award at Berklee Jazz Festival (2008).
Not only does Eric Wagner instruct in drum technique but he has an excellent rapport with his students which builds confidence and maturity. Eric has become a trusted advisor for our son's music endeavors.
We would highly recommend Eric for anyone considering private lessons."
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Patti and Michael Kranis
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