Drum Set Lessons in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Milford

Mark’s pedagogy comes from studying with the late Ed Kaspick and Ed Uribe. Steve Wilkes, Skip Hadden and John Ramsey, all who he studied with at Berklee. Also studying with the great Late Gary Chester and Gary Chaffee.

Mark teaches rudimental studies applied to the drum set, French, Germanic and traditional grip. As well as moeller method. Heel down and up and pivot bass foot technique. He also teaches working with a bass player, chart reading and figure interpretation.

He is well versed in teaching Polyrhythms, 2 and four way independence in swung and straight applications. Well versed in teaching styles of Rock. pop, Latin and jazz . Working with a click, both in and around.

Mark has had students who have gone on to cruise ship gigs and national acts. Mark is also responsible for many students being received at Music schools such as; BERKLEE, N.T.S U. , Indiana University, Olivet College, Michigan State and University of Michigan.

He has been a facility member at D.I.M.E. not only teaching drums but also music theory and ear-training, Ann Arbor/Saline Music Center and Milford Music Academy. as well as his home studio. Check out the gig calendar for camps, master classes and clinics.

Mark has taught at summer camps and master classes at INTERLOCHEN, BLUE LAKE, OBERLIN, INDIANA UNIVERSITY, LYRIC SUMMER CAMP, MALLET PERCUSSION SCHOOL and UNIVERSITY of MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF MUSIC.