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Michael
- Rate $70
- Response 1h
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Students12
Number of students Michael has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Michael has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

$70/h
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- Drums
- Djembe
Experienced tutor in Drum in Spencer, Michael offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Drums
- Djembe
Lesson location
About Michael
Playing my drums in various bands over the years is the most incredible fleeling. The energy that can be expressed through music is magical. I've always been passionate to inspire young people to pursue their journey in developing the skills of drums and percussion.
I've taught many students over the years. Children and adults alike. Seeing the look on the young faces when they play the beats I teach them is an amzing feeling. My goal is to start the basics and have the student experience learning songs as soon as possible.
I've been playing drums for over 45 years, starting at the age of five under the tutelageof his father – legendary Worcester entertainer Tony Agbay Sr. He studied for several years under Phil Salah, famed New England drum instructor. Michael also studied with instructors from Berklee College of Music and New England Conservatory.
The wide range of styles includes rock, jazz, funk, blues, fusion, progressive rock, and country as well as the soothing ancient rhythms that can be heard in exotic instruments such as hangdrums. I enjoy creating interesting percussive patterns ranging from soothing meditative rhythms to exciting flights of exotic beats.
Interestingly, I'm also a martial arts expertise (3 rd degree black belt and runs his own dojo) is hissecond passion that works hand in hand with his musical passion, providing the foundation foroutstanding feats of percussive coordination.
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Intermediate
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Children
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
Once I've established who the student is. I like to heve them working on the basics like how to hold the sticks and posture. Then play some warm-up exercises.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the tutor.
Mike’s enthusiasm and passion in teaching is infectious. He makes you believe in yourself and gives you the tools necessary to achieve your goals. He is a consummate encourager who understands what each individual needs to grow, especially what and when you need to stretch beyond your own limitations. Mike is a studio quality musician who is proficient in many styles of music as well as a continuous student himself. His commitment to learning new techniques and constantly honing the skills he already has is evident in both his playing and teaching. Mike’s determination and dedication to his students to strive for excellence is a great reminder that anything worth doing is worth doing poorly until you learn to do it well.
I have been playing the drums for about a year now and I just thought that watching videos just was not enough so I decided to sign up for Mikes drum lessons. I'll tell you it was the best decision I have ever made. The first month of me taking lessons with Mike I already knew how to play a full song from start to end. Also, he not only teaches you how to play the drums but he teaches you about the drums how they work and how to set them up. The prices are also very reasonable as well. He makes it easy for you to understand what to do and he tells you right off the bat that this will not be easy and it will be frustrating at times but that will teach you patience. After you accomplish something in drumming it makes you feel really good and like you are on top of the world. Lastly, he is just a great person and just fun to be around and he just has a great personality. You will not regret taking lessons with Mike.
Mike is a professional. He is a patient yet demanding instructor and a master of his craft. His passion for the art of drumming comes through with every lesson. I started playing and taking lessons from Mike when is was 37 years old. 20 years later I am still playing and learning. I can confidently say, that is in large part to Mike’s teaching and constant encouragement. I highly recommend Mike if you are just beginning or need to take your skills to the next level.
Explains everything in debt, very great drummer. Cares and takes the time to teach and make you become a great drummer!
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Rates
Rate
- $70
Pack rates
- 5 h: $350
- 10 h: $700
online
- $70/h
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