Durham Drum Lessons

read moreDurham Drum Lessons is the private teaching studio of Grammy nominated, RIAA certified platinum and award winning drummer, Dale Baker. A graduate of University of North Texas (BM in Music Education), with over 15 years of teaching experience, and more than 30 years experience touring, performing, and recording in the music business, Dale is an accomplished educator and musician. He can truly "meet you where you're at" and help you achieve your drumming goals. In addition to individual drum lessons, Dale also provides Group Classes and Clinics, Consultation, Musician Contracting and Drum Transcription services.

read moreIn 2013 he became one of the core touring members of Big Star's Third Live (documented in the 2017 DVD release of "Thank You Friends" on Concord Bicycle Music), a concert event celebrating the music of Big Star, featuring a rotating roster of guest performers including members of Wilco, The Posies, REM, Beck, Dawes, Tom Petty, The dB's, Yo La Tengo and the Kronos Quartet. He drums frequently for NC Theatre, Theatre Raleigh and NC Theatre Conservatory, NC State, Peace College and Playmakers Repertory Theatre.

read moreDrum Transcriptions are an excellent way to develop reading skills and knowledge of specific drummers' techniques and styles. Transcriptions can be provided for entire songs, drum solos, or just the specific groove for each section of the song. Each transcription is professionally type-set and delivered to you via PDF. Simply put, we can hire the musicians to make your next event, recording session, or tour a success! With 30 + years as a touring musician and studio drummer, Platinum and Gold records for his work with Sixpence None the Richer, years of experience playing for singer-songwriters, in worship bands, corporate gigs and musical theater, Dale has a unique perspective on what it takes to be a working drummer and a full-time musician.