dRUM 4 life studios mission—iS TO RAPPORT with each student CONSISTENTly for an ongoing quality lesson experience. a student’s unique musicial interests and goals are considered in building their lesson program.

the mission in motion—lessons stay focused on the foundation of drumming and music fundamentals. this is the key element for a STUDENT progressing their skills. it is the foundation for all learning.

instrument instruction—drum set, concert band & orchestra percussion instruments (snare, bass drum, mallets and auxilary percussion), Hand drums (djembe, conga, cajon)

music styles—rock, jazz & latin, funk & soul, concert & orchestral, and world drumming.

LESSON PROGRAM will include:

technical skills

snare drum rudiments and the application of the rudiments to the drum set are fundamental and essential to having proper musical control of snare drum, drum-set, cymbals, etc…
drum-set coordination/ INDEPENDENCe — this is the ability that allows drummers to play and interpret all music styles with relaxed skill and freedom of musical expression. this abilty allows drummers freedom to listen and blend well with the ensemble.
MUSICIANSHIP skills
applied music theory knowledge and competency for drums and percussion is essential. this is necessary for reading drum set & percussion MUSIC notation.
both technical and musicianship skills are the core skills for performance ensemble placement - whether middle school, high school, or college level, and beyond. these core skills help ensure placement and enrich a rewarding experience through the ensemble years experience.
for drummers, i teach a song form chart system that teaches students the “playing and learning how the song goes” aspect of music. basic ear training skills are added to discover and break down the drum parts of songs in varied music styles. finding music notaion for drum parts to songs is apart of instuction for Drum set players.

bio and music education background:
MY musical BACKGROUND includes 50+ YEARS OF PLAYING, PERFORMING AND TEAChING EXPERIENCE—this allows me to bring a broad base of knowledge and insight to all students.
bio: - my father was a professional drummer, and multi-talented musican all his life. music filled our family home and beyond growing up. sadly, dad passed when I was 9 years old, but a love of music and the seeds of wanting to be a musician (like dad) were planted!
through my mother’s association with Walt disney’s studios, a friend recommeded my first drum teacher, mr. hack o’brien—with hack guiding the way, a solid foundation was laid for my drumming & musical path forward. my many thanks to mom & hack!
from the age of 13, into my adult years, i’m thankful i was fortunate to study drums and music in a wonderful era and environment of stellar musical talent, and such broad diversity of artistic expression!!
music education:
los Angeles valley college (1974-1977) - music major program.
My Emphasis was upon developing excellence in ensemble performance with jazz & percussion ensembles, and orchestra & wind ENSEMBLES, an immersion into music theory, music appreciation, jazz history and commercial music studies.
the dick grove school of music (1973-1977) - music performance & music theory studies. a full immersion into a comprehensive music workshop study & performance ensemble curriculum with the best musicians of the Los angeles television and motion picture studio recording and american jazz music scene.
my private drumset lesson study- los angeles, ca
hack o’brien (1970-1974) - father of 1950’s mouseketeer cubby o’brien
Freddie gruber (1984-1986) - master teacher to hundreds of professionals
later professional development (2006-2012 Seattle, wa)
lonnie mardis - music director/ instructor at seattle central jazz orchestra. lonnie is a master musician, as well as an accomplished composer and instrumentalist
mark ivester, master drummer/ teacher
steve korn, master drummer/ teacher
arturo rodriguez, master percussionist and teacher of latin and world percussion.

ages 7/8 years old through adult of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome. i hope to hear from you soon and see you soon, at drum 4 life studios. kind regards, glenn thilman

drums — Percussion

dRUM 4 life studios mission—iS TO RAPPORT with each student CONSISTENTly for an ongoing quality lesson experience. a student’s unique musicial interests and goals are considered in building their lesson program.

the mission in motion—lessons stay focused on the foundation of drumming and music fundamentals. this is the key element for a STUDENT progressing their skills. it is the foundation for all learning.

instrument instruction—drum set, concert band & orchestra percussion instruments (snare, bass drum, mallets and auxilary percussion), Hand drums (djembe, conga, cajon)

music styles—rock, jazz & latin, funk & soul, concert & orchestral, and world drumming.

LESSON PROGRAM will include:

technical skills

snare drum rudiments and the application of the rudiments to the drum set are fundamental and essential to having proper musical control of snare drum, drum-set, cymbals, etc…

drum-set coordination/ INDEPENDENCe — this is the ability that allows drummers to play and interpret all music styles with relaxed skill and freedom of musical expression. this abilty allows drummers freedom to listen and blend well with the ensemble.

MUSICIANSHIP skills

applied music theory knowledge and competency for drums and percussion is essential. this is necessary for reading drum set & percussion MUSIC notation.

both technical and musicianship skills are the core skills for performance ensemble placement - whether middle school, high school, or college level, and beyond. these core skills help ensure placement and enrich a rewarding experience through the ensemble years experience.

bio and music education background:

MY musical BACKGROUND includes 50+ YEARS OF PLAYING, PERFORMING AND TEAChING EXPERIENCE—this allows me to bring a broad base of knowledge and insight to all students.

bio: - my father was a professional drummer, and multi-talented musican all his life. music filled our family home and beyond growing up. sadly, dad passed when I was 9 years old, but a love of music and the seeds of wanting to be a musician (like dad) were planted!

through my mother’s association with Walt disney’s studios, a friend recommeded my first drum teacher, mr. hack o’brien—with hack guiding the way, a solid foundation was laid for my drumming & musical path forward. my many thanks to mom & hack!

from the age of 13, into my adult years, i’m thankful i was fortunate to study drums and music in a wonderful era and environment of stellar musical talent, and such broad diversity of artistic expression!!

music education:

los Angeles valley college (1974-1977) - music major program.

My Emphasis was upon developing excellence in ensemble performance with jazz & percussion ensembles, and orchestra & wind ENSEMBLES, an immersion into music theory, music appreciation, jazz history and commercial music studies.

the dick grove school of music (1973-1977) - music performance & music theory studies. a full immersion into a comprehensive music workshop study & performance ensemble curriculum with the best musicians of the Los angeles television and motion picture studio recording and american jazz music scene.

my private drumset lesson study- los angeles, ca

hack o’brien (1970-1974) - father of 1950’s mouseketeer cubby o’brien

Freddie gruber (1984-1986) - master teacher to hundreds of professionals

later professional development (2006-2012 Seattle, wa)

lonnie mardis - music director/ instructor at seattle central jazz orchestra. lonnie is a master musician, as well as an accomplished composer and instrumentalist

mark *ivester**, master drummer/ teacher*

steve *korn**, master drummer*/ teacher

arturo rodriguez, master percussionist and teacher of latin and world percussion.

ages 7/8 years old through adult of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome. i hope to hear from you soon and see you soon, at drum 4 life studios. kind regards, glenn thilman

drums — Percussion

dRUM 4 life studios mission—iS TO RAPPORT with each student CONSISTENTly for an ongoing quality lesson experience. a student’s unique musicial interests and goals are considered in building their lesson program.

the mission in motion—lessons stay focused on the foundation of drumming and music fundamentals. this is the key element for a STUDENT progressing their skills. it is the foundation for all learning.

instrument instruction—drum set, concert band & orchestra percussion instruments (snare, bass drum, mallets and auxilary percussion), Hand drums (djembe, conga, cajon)

music styles—rock, jazz & latin, funk & soul, concert & orchestral, and world drumming.

LESSON PROGRAM will include:

technical skills

snare drum rudiments and the application of the rudiments to the drum set are fundamental and essential to having proper musical control of snare drum, drum-set, cymbals, etc…

drum-set coordination/ INDEPENDENCe — this is the ability that allows drummers to play and interpret all music styles with relaxed skill and freedom of musical expression. this abilty allows drummers freedom to listen and blend well with the ensemble.

MUSICIANSHIP skills

applied music theory knowledge and competency for drums and percussion is essential. this is necessary for reading drum set & percussion MUSIC notation.

both technical and musicianship skills are the core skills for performance ensemble placement - whether middle school, high school, or college level, and beyond. these core skills help ensure placement and enrich a rewarding experience through the ensemble years experience.

bio and music education background:

MY musical BACKGROUND includes 50+ YEARS OF PLAYING, PERFORMING AND TEAChING EXPERIENCE—this allows me to bring a broad base of knowledge and insight to all students.

bio: - my father was a professional drummer, and multi-talented musican all his life. music filled our family home and beyond growing up. sadly, dad passed when I was 9 years old, but a love of music and the seeds of wanting to be a musician (like dad) were planted!

through my mother’s association with Walt disney’s studios, a friend recommeded my first drum teacher, mr. hack o’brien—with hack guiding the way, a solid foundation was laid for my drumming & musical path forward. my many thanks to mom & hack!

from the age of 13, into my adult years, i’m thankful i was fortunate to study drums and music in a wonderful era and environment of stellar musical talent, and such broad diversity of artistic expression!!

music education:

los Angeles valley college (1974-1977) - music major program.

My Emphasis was upon developing excellence in ensemble performance with jazz & percussion ensembles, and orchestra & wind ENSEMBLES, an immersion into music theory, music appreciation, jazz history and commercial music studies.

my private drumset lesson study- los angeles, ca

hack o’brien (1970-1974) - father of 1950’s mouseketeer cubby o’brien

Freddie gruber (1984-1986) - master teacher to hundreds of professionals

later professional development (2006-2012 Seattle, wa)

lonnie mardis - music director/ instructor at seattle central jazz orchestra. lonnie is a master musician, as well as an accomplished composer and instrumentalist

mark ivester, master drummer/ teacher

steve korn, master drummer/ teacher

arturo rodriguez, master percussionist and teacher of latin and world percussion.

ages 7/8 years old through adult of all abilities and backgrounds are welcome. i hope to hear from you soon and see you soon, at drum 4 life studios. kind regards, glenn thilman

mark *ivester**, master drummer/ teacher*

steve *korn**, master drummer*/ teacher