Frank G  

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Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Conga, Latin Percussion
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk

 I began teaching at the Long Island Drum Center in 1990 and was the youngest instructor ever added to their ranks alongside their world renown faculty. Since then, I have taught hundreds of students in many locations in New Jersey and in New York. I have participated in drum clinics, been interviewed by major drum publications, and am a member of the Vic Firth Education Program.  As a member of the National Association for Music Educator, I’m committed to staying up to date with all the latest findings in the field of music education. Many of my students have participated in recitals, won awards, and some of have gone on to become music teachers themselves which is one of my greatest rewards.  

 I use a variety of method books depending upon the needs, interests, and the age of the student. My vast collection of method books is an endless resource of proven pedagogical approaches that I employ in my practice. In recent years, I’ve began using play along CD’s that are combined with tempo controlling software so that students can slow musical excerpts down and hear themselves playing along with professional musicians. This makes practicing a lot more fun and beneficial.  I encourage my students to record and listen to themselves on a regular basis to develop their own critical listening skills.