Saint John - Drums Lessons

andrew mott (Drums, Percussion)

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Teaching Style: rock

Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

Andrew studied at Acadia University in Wolfville Nova Scotia earning his Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion. He has been very active in the music scene around Saint John and in the Maritimes, playing with various bands such as Math Class who was nominated for electronic artist of the year by Music New Brunswick in 2018. He has also worked with well known artists such as Jaclyn Reinheart, Apryll Alieen, Kylie Fox and No Name Road. Andrew has participated in various festivals and concerts such as Evolve, Future Forest, Folly Fest and performed at the Canadian Music Week in Toronto. He has also taught drum lessons for a time, before focusing on his performance career. Andrew's rate per half hour is $25.00.

jeremiah charlton (Guitar, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Ukulele, Drums, Piano, Saxophone)

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Teaching Day(s): Wednesday, Thursday

Jeremiah brings over 15 years of music performance and teaching experience to the table. He can provide fun informative lessons for students from beginner to advanced. He is well versed in many different styles of music such as jazz, blues, rock, and popular piano. Jeremiah has taught as a music teacher at serval stores in Orlando, Florida, as well as The Crenshaw School. In between all of his private teaching, he has also performed in orchestras, aboard cruise ships, and with wedding bands. Whether you are just starting out, wanting to expand your repertoire and skills, or in need of theory lessons, Jeremiah is a great fit for any student. Jeremiah's rate for half-hour lessons is $25.00

jeremy mcleod (Voice, Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Piano, Drums)

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Teaching Style: pop, rock

Teaching Day(s): Saturday

Jeremy is an energetic and imaginative singer-songwriter based out of Edmonton, Alberta. Moving from Saint John NB at the age of 15, he has been actively performing and writing in the Edmonton music scene for 17 years. His current projects include Indie pop trio MILQ and a punk rock band called Nicolas Rage who recently signed a record deal with Revival Recordings in the fall of 2022. Jeremy attended MacEwan University and received his Music diploma where he specializes in voice, performance, and songwriting. Jeremy's rate per half hour is $25.00

jonathan kipping (Drums, Percussion)

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Teaching Style: jazz

Teaching Day(s): Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday

After music camps, drumset lessons, youth orchestra, & years of performing and recording, Jonathan set out to study with world-acclaimed drummer Jerry Granelli (“A Charlie Brown Christmas”) in Nova Scotia, then Pete Magadini and Nasyr Al-Khabyyr (of Dizzy Gillespie, & the film “A Drummer’s Dream”) at Montreal's Concordia University--earning an Interdisciplinary degree focussing on Jazz, Brazilian, and Afro-Cuban styles along with electroacoustic music and video composition. Since then, Jonathan continues performing, recording & giving drumset lessons (7 years with Long & McQuade), musical theatre gigs, hand drum group performances, workshops, clinics, accompanying choirs, dancers & many others. Jonathan’s primary focus is drumset education developing his “G.R.A.C.E. Notes” approach, rhythm stories & unique drumming programs. He just completed a 2-year Child & Youth Care diploma integrating his learning while continuing with lessons. Jonathan’s rate is $25.00 per half hour.

nick gay (Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Ukulele, Drums)

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Teaching Day(s): Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

A multi-instrumentalist, Nick started making music on the drums at the age of 8 years old, eventually picking up the guitar and began learning finger picking and classical. By age of 14, Nick landed his first gig and by 19 was playing gigs across NB, as well as teaching full time. In 2012 Nick met, was mentored, and managed by CCMA award winning guitarist and co-founder of Tom Cochrane & Red Rider Kenny Greer. In 2014, Nick recorded Tom Cochranes' new album “Take it Home” and the following year set out on a Canadian wide tour with them. Nick teaches a variety of styles, including blues, rock, pop, jazz, funk, and classical. Nick's rate per half hour is $25.00