here at Portland Percussion we offer PRIVATE LESSONS in DRUMS, GUITAR and BASS GUITAR. each lesson is one on one instruction focusing on TECHNIQUE, IMPROVISATION, THEORY and MUSICIANSHIP. all lessons are based on the individual student's ability and future goals
RATES
Lessons run a half hour each and can
be scheduled as single lessons ($15 each) or by tuition ($48 for 4 at $12 each).
Lessons are given daily during normal business hours by appointment.
our current teaching staff:
Greg Daley- guitar
and bass instructor
Greg is a Guitarist and Bassist with 28 years experience
who by age 17, was already playing professionally in the Boston rock scene.
In the early 90's, he attended the prestigious Berklee
College of Music where he studied Guitar, "Music Production &
Engineering" and "Music Business Management". In 2000 Greg relocated
here in Portland, ME and began teaching here at Portland Percussion. Greg teaches
all styles of Guitar and Bass including Rock, Jazz, Latin and Bluegrass as well
as Music Theory.
Seth
Rosenhek- drum
instructor
Seth is currently taking a break from teaching to devote
time to his quest to become the greatest lounge lizzard drummer in the western
hemisphere
Mike Sangillo- drum
instructor
Mike has playing the drums for 45 years and playing professionally
for 36 years. he began giving lessons to his classmates in 1970 and as the owner
of Portland Percussion, has taught here for over 20 years. with
students aged 6 to 60, Mike has an all around approch to drum set playing that
includes limb independance, theory, technique and musicality. he has
played in countless rock and country bands such as ARB, Jimson Weed, The Sharks,
Sha Na Na, Mark Miller, Showdown, Bates Motel and he currently gigs around Maine
with the Sofa Kings.
Tuition Guidlines:
Students on tuition maintain a fixed
lesson schedule; where as students who elect single slots may not. Payment for
all lessons must be made in advance; i.e. students on tuition are asked to pay
for the entire set of 4 prior to or on the day of the 1st lesson.
ALL CANCELATIONS MUST BE MADE 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE,
in order to avoid a charge. Students on tuition may be given ONE FREE makeup
lesson within each set of 4. Note: advance notice is needed.
Portland Percussion 803 Forest Avenue Portland, ME 04103
(207) 775-2230
portlandpercussion@verizon.net