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So you want to be a drummer? Taw's Pro Drum shop makes the following commitment to you!
Educating a drummer is not a simple feat -- it is a learning process that requires tenacity, discipline and perseverance!
It is a challenge of dedication and practice!
It is a character builder and it's fun!
If this is not your intention STOP HERE and find another music store.
WE are serious about drums, education and respect!
We have found this a winning combination. Our students are taught, rudiments -- time -- co ordination -- to read music -- independence -- proper sticking -- drum kit and are exposed to many methods, techniques and forms of music.
We enhance student education with clinics and performances (free of charge) to further their education on many subjects that accelerate their personal abilities.
We do not build superstars, we teach drummers to be drummers!
Our lessons are not for everyone. A student must be serious minded about drums and have a desire to learn. We believe you must learn to play 1 drum before you can play 5!
Taws Pro Drum Shop does not encourage an immediate purchase of a drum kit but a practice pad, book and sticks. The teachers will give input as to when a student is ready for a kit. Then you decide if the interest is there and if you wish to make the investment.
We will not waste your money! If the student is not learning or not practicing we will tell you that immediately! We are here to educate drummers for a fair rate and we do our job well.
Although many drummers teach drums, few have the credentials to teach correctly. Some teachers cannot read music, but teach by memorization. Others allow the student control of the studio and what they will or will not learn.
At Taw's Pro Drum Shop our teachers control the studio and teach them sound drumming practice. We encourage parents to observe the lessons (we have a glass door on the studio) and "sit in" if they would like too.
We also have a scholarship fund for students. The applications are distributed in October and the awards are made at the Christmas Party each year.
We have an introductory offer of 5 lessons for $74.00. If you choose to continue the cost is $20.00 a lesson paid monthly!
Stop by and pick up a copy of “So your child wants to be a drummer?" and visit our practice room.
Meet our teachers
Ray Porrello
Ray Porrello is a seasoned drummer that teaches all levels and styles of music. He was the personal drummer for Sammy Davis Jr for 7 years and has played many venues. He was taught by Bob McKee & Eddie Bobeck. He was under the careful guidance of Louie Bellson from a young age. Ray teaches on Mondays & Wednesdays. Check out Ray at www.rayporrello.com
Mr. Kent has performed with and/or accompanied many great names such as The Mills Brothers, Nelson Eddy, Frankie Lane, Danny Thomas, Phyllis Diller, The O'Jays, Sandler and Young and many many more. Mr. Kent was a member of the staff orchestra for Leo's Casino, Cleveland Ballet, Front Row Theatre and Palace Theatre to name a few. He has over 1,000 recordings as a studio musician recording with such greats as the O'Jays, Bloodrock and Terry Knight and the pack.
Mr. Kent was the Guest Clinician for Case Western Reserve University, did "Jazz at Severance Hall" with visiting professor David Baker of Indiana University and the Greater Cleveland Arts Council.
He has contributed and consulted for many publications including transcriptions for publications in Modern Drummer Magazine.
Needless to say, Val is one knowledgeable and smoking Drummer!
He is accepting students on Tuesday and Thursdays.
Hear Mr. Kent's drum work here:
For information or to book a lesson
call the drum shop at 440-937-8837.
