Friendly, Effective, and Easy-to-Understand Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels
Blake offers a unique combination of experience in key aspects of professional drumming:
- 20 Years of Live Performance & Touring
- 20 Years of Teaching Private Lessons
- 15 Years of Major Label, TV/Movie, Indie, and Remote Recording Sessions
- Award-Nominated Author of 5 Drumset Method Books
- BA Degree from Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA
Blake’s modern, proprietary, and proven method caters to all abilities, from beginners to professionals (ages 7 and up). He has successfully guided celebrity drummers, major label artists, college-bound musicians, and working drummers in reaching their goals.
Convenient Lesson Locations
- At Blake’s state-of-the-art facility, Unleashed Drum Studio
- Online via FaceTime, accessible anywhere in the world
- At your location in Los Angeles
Comprehensive Curriculum
Lessons cover all styles of music, including Pop, Rock, R&B, Funk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Latin/Afro-Cuban, and more. Topics include:
- Technique, Stick Control, and Foot Control
- Rudiments, Chops, and Reading & Writing Music
- 4-Way Coordination & Independence
- Music Theory and Learning Songs
- Creating Drum Parts and Collaborating with Musicians & Producers
- Playing with a Click and Loops
- Studio Techniques and Linear Drumming
- Playing with Confidence & Energy, and much more!
Additional Benefits
- Opportunities for major label and TV show auditions for students ready to take the next step.
- Connections with top manufacturers (A&F, Sabian, DW, Vic Firth, Remo, Mogami, etc.) and Guitar Center & Alto Music Pro Divisions for assistance in purchasing new gear.
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