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Tom

5 (4 reviews)

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Number of students Tom has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (4 reviews)

$39/h

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Drums

Experienced tutor in Drum in Novi, Tom offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Drums

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About Tom

Hello, my name is Tom Starr and for over 25 years I have been helping my students reach their musical goals. I am a Pro musician and share my experience playing live shows, recording and working through my effective method of teaching the drums. Whatever you are looking to accomplish, I can help you get there and have fun doing it! Grab your drum sticks and let’s get started! I look forward to hearing from you.

I started teaching at Arnoldt Williams Music in Canton and have taught at Anderson Music, The Gitfiddler in Northville and at "The Drum Shop" in Dearborn.

I have studied privatly with the great Gene Stewart who was one of Detroit's finest drum teachers at that time. I also studied with Robert Pangborn who was the Principal percussionist with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.

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I do online lessons so I work with my students using drum method books. I also demonstrate the techniques so that the student can learn the proper approach and get up and running. If you're a beginner we start with developing hand technique on a snare drum or practice pad. Then , when ready, we start working with the feet for drum set playing. I also like to get to the point where the student is able to play along with songs. Drums are predominantly an accompanying instrument and it is important to learn to play with other instruments, vocals, etc.

I have worked with all levels of students in any style. I am an experienced Pro performance artist and earn my living by playing various musical engagements as well as teaching private lessons. I teach beginners, hobbists and the and have also taught professional musicians so that they can better their craft.

Learn to read music (it's easy) so that you can get to the point where you can learn on your own.

A recent musical event than I am fond of is the Detroit Jazz Festival held every Labor Day weekend in downtown Detroit.

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5 (4 reviews)

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Patrice
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Perfect! Tom has been wonderful, patient, and great with my two drummers!
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Patrice

Perfect! Tom has been wonderful, patient, and great with my two drummers!
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Steve
- 5
Perfect! We've only had three lessons so far, but Tom displays not only the professionalism of a professional musician, but also that of a music educator. Patient, explains things very well. Moves at a pace that is appropriate to the individual student - just fast enough that you have to push a bit to keep up with the weekly assignments.
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Steve

Perfect! We've only had three lessons so far, but Tom displays not only the professionalism of a professional musician, but also that of a music educator. Patient, explains things very well. Moves at a pace that is appropriate to the individual student - just fast enough that you have to push a bit to keep up with the weekly assignments.
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Karen

Tom is well versed in all styles of playing. He is able to explain concepts clearly and design a program to fit my abilities and goals. He is a knowledgeable teacher who is always positive and encouraging. I highly recommend Tom to anyone who wants to learn/improve their drumming!
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Karen
Tom is well versed in all styles of playing. He is able to explain concepts clearly and design a program to fit my abilities and goals. He is a knowledgeable teacher who is always positive and encouraging. I highly recommend Tom to anyone who wants to learn/improve their drumming!
Marty

When it comes to drum instructors in the metro-Detroit area, Tom Starr is definitely one of the best in the business. I have been taking lessons with him for about seven years, and thanks to him I have become quite an intermediate/advanced drummer. Under his instruction, I made my high school's drumline, I have been to both district and state solo and ensemble festival receiving 1st divisions each time, I am one of the drummers in my high school's award winning jazz ensemble, and am part of a gigging jazz quintet with some fellow classmates. Mr. Starr is great at teaching several styles of drumming, as he has taught me snare/symphonic drumming as well as rock/jazz/funk styles on the drum set. He is also quite well known all around town, as he has taught several other advanced drummers I know personally, and he comes highly recommended by my band director, Michael Rumbell, who is the best high school band director in the state of Michigan. No matter how advanced a drummer you are, I could not recommend Tom Starr more and I promise you will not be disappointed with his instruction.
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Marty
When it comes to drum instructors in the metro-Detroit area, Tom Starr is definitely one of the best in the business. I have been taking lessons with him for about seven years, and thanks to him I have become quite an intermediate/advanced drummer. Under his instruction, I made my high school's drumline, I have been to both district and state solo and ensemble festival receiving 1st divisions each time, I am one of the drummers in my high school's award winning jazz ensemble, and am part of a gigging jazz quintet with some fellow classmates. Mr. Starr is great at teaching several styles of drumming, as he has taught me snare/symphonic drumming as well as rock/jazz/funk styles on the drum set. He is also quite well known all around town, as he has taught several other advanced drummers I know personally, and he comes highly recommended by my band director, Michael Rumbell, who is the best high school band director in the state of Michigan. No matter how advanced a drummer you are, I could not recommend Tom Starr more and I promise you will not be disappointed with his instruction.
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