

Evan
- Rate PKR 13,854
- Response 1h
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Students10
Number of students Evan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
Number of students Evan has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

PKR 13,854/hr
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- Drums
Experienced tutor in Drum in Seattle, Evan offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Drums
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Recommended
Evan is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Evan
As a graduate of the University of Washington's acclaimed jazz program as well as the prestigious Roosevelt High School Jazz Band, I am a professional drummer and teacher with an extensive and varied set of experiences.
I began teaching in 2008, shortly after beginning my studies at the UW. My private students have ranged in skill level from those who have never touched an instrument before to very advanced players who frequently gig/record/tour/practice, each one presenting a unique set of interests and abilities to work with. I have also taught percussion and presented clinics and workshops at local schools including Garfield High School, Edmonds-Woodway High School, Ballard High School, Roosevelt High School, Seattle JazzED, Eckstein Middle School, Holy Names Academy, Northshore Junior High School, and Spotlight Studios.
In addition to teaching, I am a member of several active and diverse local bands (including Heatwarmer, Night Tapes, Rae, and Hunter Gather) that range in style from rock, pop, and folk to jazz, improvisation, experimental, and beyond. I also work with local jazz institutions Origin Arts and Earshot Jazz, and I am a co-founder of Table & Chairs — a Seattle-based community organization (formerly a record label) rooted in creative, avant-garde, and improvisational music — and the Racer Sessions — a weekly series and jam session dedicated to exploring composition and improvisation.
Since middle school, I have been lucky enough to perform and tour all over North America and Europe, playing everything from house shows to esteemed competitions and festivals. Some other amazing musicians I have been so fortunate to perform with include the Seattle Symphony; UW faculty members Bill Frisell, Cuong Vu, Luke Bergman, Ted Poor, and Marc Seales; several Cornish faculty members including Jim Knapp, Jovino Santos Neto, Wayne Horvitz, and Johnaye Kendrick; and NYC-based players Wynton Marsalis, Tim Berne, Ralph Alessi, Dave Douglas, and Andrew D'Angelo.
*** Lesson Details ***
My lesson plans depend largely on any specific path(s) the student may wish to pursue, though of course it is totally fine if the student doesn't immediately know what they would like to study beyond the basics! In any case, I do my best to construct a curriculum that I think will work well for the student, which may include books, other written or printed material including custom exercises developed specifically for the student, listening and viewing material, and more.
For beginning players, I usually like to start with the books "A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum" and "A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set," both by Mark Wessels. These books do a great job of laying down the fundamentals that all drummers should learn at the outset of their education. Some of my favorite books I like to use with students for fundamentals and other more specific subjects include:
-"A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum" (Mark Wessels)
-“A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set" (Mark Wessels)
-"Syncopation" (Ted Reed)
-“Stick Control" (G.L. Stone)
-“The Drummer's Complete Vocabulary As Taught By Alan Dawson" (John Ramsay)
-“Portraits in Rhythm" (Anthony Cirone)
I prefer lessons to be focused on a curriculum, however customized it may be, as I have found that approach to be the most efficient, especially with younger players. While I believe that it is very important to learn the fundamentals of drumming, I also believe that some of the most rewarding experiences a student can have may be achieved through realizing their own unique creative potential. Thus, I find it great to set the curriculum aside for part of the lesson, either to allow the student some time to show me what else they've been working on, listening to, watching, thinking about, or perhaps to just jam and have fun. I do expect students to make progress on their own between lessons, though I understand fully from my teaching experience that the amount of progress I can expect is different for each student.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Two full drum kits, plus a laptop, camera, and high-quality microphone for Online lessons
*** Travel Equipment ***
Sticks, practice pad, books, laptop
*** Specialties ***
Jazz, rock, folk, pop, many Latin and African styles, free improvisation
*** Experience ***
Table & Chairs Music
Co-Founder and Board Member (Mar 2011 - Present)
A Seattle-based record label devoted to the chronicling and advancement of creative new music.
Racer Sessions
Co-Founder and Principal Archivist (Jan 2010 - Present)
A forum and performance outlet for new and improvised music that meets every Sunday night at Café Racer.
Drum Set and Percussion Teacher (Sep 2008 - Present)
Extensive experience giving private lessons as well as clinics and workshops at various schools and organizations.
Working Drummer (Jan 2004 - Present)
Currently involved in several active projects that play entirely original and creative music as well as record and tour.
Recording artist at Paul Allen's Midnight Lamp Studios.
Frequent calls from peers and local professionals to play various engagements in the Seattle area.
Improvised Music Project (IMP)
Managing Director (Sep 2011 - Jun 2012)
A UW Registered Student Organization I co-founded in 2008 that works to present great improvised music and promote its appreciation. Also served as an IMP officer from 2008-2011.
*** Education ***
Bachelor of Music, cum laude, Jazz Studies
Sep 2008 - May 2013
University of Washington
*** Awards ***
Brechemin Scholarship, UW's highest music award
Sep 2011
University of Washington
Beech Scholarship
Sep 2010
University of Washington
Earshot Jazz Golden Ear Awards
-Racer Sessions: A Special Award in recognition of dedication to the enrichment of the Seattle jazz community (2017)
-Sequoia Ensemble: NW Acoustic Jazz Ensemble of the Year (2014)
-Chemical Clock: NW Recording of the Year (2014)
-Table & Chairs: NW Concert of the Year (2014)
-Table & Chairs: NW Concert of the Year (2013)
-Sjenka: Emerging Artist of the Year (2010)
Finalist, GRAMMY Jazz Band
Dec 2007
GRAMMY Foundation
Selected as one of fifteen drummer finalists in the nation for the 2008 GRAMMY Jazz Band
I love how powerful of a tool music can be for expression, communication, and community, so teaching others how to play an instrument and participate in the world of music is something I find to be greatly rewarding. Plus, it is a fact that playing and listening to music is flat-out FUN!
It began by just getting referrals from other friends or family because they knew I was interested in teaching. My first student was a referral through a friend. After that it has been a mix of referrals, word of mouth, putting up flyers, and creating teacher profiles on various websites.
I have a Bachelor of Music, cum laude, Jazz Studies from the University of Washington.
About the lesson
- All Levels
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
I like to simply start by asking some questions about their experience and interests, and from there decide what the best way to proceed is. Sometimes it's starting from square one (how to hold a stick, how to strike a drum, etc), sometimes it's diving into a book right away, and sometimes the student is advanced enough that I create custom lesson plans for them that are not tied to a particular curriculum as laid out by a book or the like.
My private students have ranged from total beginners to advanced, from 5 year olds to 50+ year olds.
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Evan is an experienced musician who translates his expertise really well to aspiring drummers. He's super calm and patient which makes lessons fun. He supports students at whatever level they're at vs. excessively pushing. Highly recommend!
Evan is one of the most high quality drum instructors in the area. When I take a lesson from Evan, I know I am getting university level instruction.
Evan's experience, knowledge and enthusiasm along with his personable, patient and easygoing personality creates an effective approach in equipping students to become the best they can be on the drum set.Evan's lessons are structured and creative -- a combo that's hard to find and essential to learning. Evan plays close attention to my style and tailors lessons to meet my needs. I leave each lesson with new techniques that are helping me become able to play the music I want to play. I've noticed a huge difference in what I can do since I started working with him! Evan is an advanced drummer who hasn't forgotten what it's like to still be learning the fundamentals and is genuinely interested in helping you get to the next level.
Evan is a talented musician and a great teacher! What I like about him is that he gave a great experience in music, in addition to the theories and techniques of drumming
He's talent gave me a great inspiration to get more interested in drumming and especially the jazz. I am satisfied of the learning that I got so far, and I am excited for more experience that will come in the future.Evan has been an outstanding drum teacher for our son! His skill and enthusiasm for the instrument come through in his instruction. He sets a positive example, has excellent technical knowledge and theory, provides clear, easy to understand lessons, and allows our son to express his own interests and develop his own style of drumming. Our son is excited to see Evan each week, and looks forward to sharing his new skills with the family. Evan provides lessons at our house, is organized, and timely, as well as flexible with the his schedule to allow for changes in our family schedule from time to time.
Evan is a terrific drum teacher for our two sons. My youngest is a beginner; Evan has structured lessons for him but definitely encourages creativity. My oldest is in a band at school and Evan is great at reinforcing the style of music that he plays at school (mostly jazz) and teaching other styles that my son enjoys playing (mostly rock). He is organized, dependable, and easy going. He is flexible when we have conflicts. Most importantly, not only does he have great skill but he has a great demeanor for teaching: he is kind, encouraging, and has a good sense of humor. Highly recommend him!
My son has taken a few lessons from Evan and is really enjoying it so far! Evan is very friendly and patient, and makes the lessons a lot of fun while providing a solid foundation of knowledge and skills.
Hunter loves his teacher, we are very happy with him. He is good at teaching the fundamentals of music theory, like notation and scales but also keeps it relevant and fun. He asks Hunter what type of music he's into so that it isn't a chore to practice- it is pretty cool that a 10 year old is playing The White Stripes!
I gave these lessons to my husband as a gift and he really enjoyed meeting Evan and is looking forward to learning more from him.
Evan has knowledge, is friendly and my son has been enjoying his lessons.
Super prepared and ontime. Awesome!
Friendly and helpful teacher! Lessons suitable for a wide range of skill levels.
Very cheerful, helpful and good drum teacher. He taught me everything I know with drumming while making it fun and exciting.
Evan is an amazing drum teacher. As an adult learner taking drum lessons for the first time, I had no idea what to expect, especially using an online format. I am happy to report that Evan has exceeded all of my expectations! He makes the lessons fun and engaging. He goes at my pace and flexes with my interests. He is incredibly patient and answers all of my questions. I highly and enthusiastically recommend Evan as a drum teacher.
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Rates
Rate
- PKR 13,854
Pack prices
- 5h: PKR 65
- 10h: PKR 130
online
- PKR 13,854/h
Details
For lessons online or at my studio, I typically charge $30/$40/$50 for 30/45/60 minute lessons, respectively. For lessons at the student's house, I charge an additional $10 if they live 10 miles or less from me. If they live more than 10 miles away, there's a good chance it is too far for me to travel, but if I am able to I would charge an additional 50 cents per mile I drive (both ways).
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