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Stewart Burr
Lessons
"Listening to music is just as important as practicing music. "
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"When practicing something new, start slow."
"Mistakes are part of practicing. Don't give up, Keep going."
“You’re not born with certain skills, you have to acquire them” ~ Ry Cooder
“If I don’t practice for a day, I know it. If I don’t practice for two days, the critics know it. And if I don’t practice for three days, the public knows it.” ~ Louis Armstrong
As seen on NBC Bay Area News. A report on giving Zoom lessons during the Pandemic.
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Available for online lessons.
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In addition to performing and recording, Stewart also has a passion for teaching. Stewart has been teaching all aspects of percussion to all ages since 1996. From beginners to professional drummers in touring bands, Stewart has educated many drummers on the world of percussion and music.
More then just teaching the art of playing drums, Stewart has mentored some of his students on how to work in, and navigate the music industry. From auditioning for gigs, to starting and running a band, to getting gigs, and many other aspects of the music industry, Stewart has coached his students to succeed in their musical endeavors. Stewart has also taught music camps as well as being a judge at Guitar Center drum offs.
In addition to drum set, concert and symphonic percussion, Stewart also teaches beginning Latin percussion.
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Some topics that Stewart teaches include;
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Rudiments
Reading
Chart interpretation
Developing good practice habits
Song arrangement
Coordination exercises
Playing to a click track (metronome)
Playing different styles of music, including- Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues, Funk, Zydeco, Soul, Pop, Latin, and Metal.
Transcribing (writing drum notation from listening to music)
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Testimonials
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I have known Stewart for 6 years. Over those years I have observed Stewart guiding my son to successfully prepare, audition, and land spots in the percussion section at his high school concert, symphonic, and marching bands. In addition to his teaching skills, Stewart is dependable, patient, and most importantly keeps each drum lesson interactive and fun.
Teri K.
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Stewart has been a private drum instructor to our son for 11 years. He has demonstrated not only professional expertise in music but also a level of caring and compassion for teaching of the arts that you don't see everyday. Stewart has taught everything from the "basics" to our son, to preparing him and his band to compete in the Battle of the Bands, which our son's band won.
Jennifer D.
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I have had the privilege of taking drum lessons with Stewart for 9 years. Throughout those years he has taught me how to play rock, pop, jazz, funk, and latin styles. His abilities however reach far beyond the drum kit. He is well versed in music theory. His knowledge would expose students to the wonders of music, showing them what music is and how to feel it.
Greg O.
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