DRUM LESSONS - Stu Pray

read moreSo you'd like to be a drummer, eh? Everyone wants to be Gene Krupa or Neil Peart on the first day, but it just isn't going to happen. Learning to drum is a process, and not usually a fast one. The key, along with proper lessons, is patience and trying to emulate what you hear your favorite drummers playing. Then listen to yourself and be critical; be overjoyed when you improve, but also be a tad hard on yourself when you don't. Trust me, if you stick with it, one day it all just clicks and you tell yourself, "Hey, I'm not half bad!" Until that day comes, though, please take your time and don't rush your drumming - you'll pick up bad habits that are very hard to change later.

read moreWhether you're new to the drums or an experienced drummer, it's always exciting--and sometimes a little bit scary-- to begin lessons with a new drum teacher. That's why Stu will do everything he can to make your lessons a friendly, supportive, relaxed learning environment for you! Lessons for children age 8-12 usually focus on developing basic hand patterns and drum set rhythms that function as an exciting tool to help children gain a foundation in music while working to develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination, math, and fitting into a larger ensemble.

read moreYou can often find some great deals on the internet for used drums. Try visiting Ebay, they usually have at least 100 used drum kits for sale. Many times parents will buy drums for their children only to find that after a short time they lose interest. Then these drums end up for sale as used. A good deal for you! The bottom line is, learn all you can about drum quality before you purchase a drum kit, don't be hasty, shop around and you will save money. Now that you're more familiar with your drum kit and are comfortable sitting at it, the next step is tuning.

read moreStuart is also available for live performances, always searching for talented musicians to work with and great projects to play on. With his boundless energy on or away from the drum kit, not to mention his deep groove and feel, Stu is a great addition to any show. He knows how to get the crowd moving! If you are an artist, band, or producer seeking a drummer, please contact Stu to discuss your project! Stuart is also available for studio work in the Colorado Springs/Denver area. With his experience and versatility, he can adapt his playing style to many different types of grooves and make the music feel good.