Private Music Lessons in Concord, CA

For 20+ years, I have been part of Cairo’s diverse music scene, performing live with a variety of musical acts and teaching drums to students for 12+ years. I’ve had the opportunity to learn and play different genres with a particular affinity for rock, jazz/funk, electronic music and Egyptian percussion, having been the drummer for The American University in Cairo Arab music ensemble for many years. I am super passionate about drumming and it is important that lessons are fun and engaging. I like to mix up the content of the class and am flexible as to the student’s objectives and needs. I like to talk in terms of concepts and approach to drumming, both mentally and physically, in order to visualize and simplify ideas. I am quite detail oriented when it comes to foundational technique with a strong belief that understanding rhythmic relations and styles is key to significantly faster improvement. -Learn basic to advanced drumming skills: technique, independence, orchestration and understand different musical styles of drumming. -Choose to focus on drum kit, Egyptian percussion (tabla/darbuka, duf) or both. -All skill levels welcome (ages 5+) -Taught in a safe, fun environment in Upper Rockridge.

Andrew Dixon is a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and educator, originally from Chicago, Illinois. Andrew has traveled the world performing and teaching. His recent releases "East Oakland Run Down", "RAGE" and "Renegade" can be found on his label, Epistemology Records. Andrew grew up playing at jam sessions along Von Freeman, Fred Anderson, Maurice Brown, and Greg Ward. He studied jazz, composition and arranging at the University of Illinois and has performed with the names such as Spoon, The Roots, David Binney, Ambrose Akinmusire, Lyrics Born, Terrell Stafford, Wycliffe Gordon, Jon Faddis, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and Carlos Santana. His multiple performances include Monterey Jazz Festival, Chicago Jazz Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Tokyo Jazz Festival, Java Jazz Festival, Phillippine Jazz Festival, Mosaic Music Festival, Yoshis, Jazz Showcase, Green Mill, Lincoln Center, SFJAZZ, Kuumbwa Arts Center, Blue Whale, Velvet Lounge, and Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. He has toured in many cities throughout the world such as Paris, Manila, Singapore, Tokyo, London, L.A., New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Jakarta, Seoul, Oslo, Montreal, Barcelona, and Toronto. As an educator he strives to push his students to an advanced level. His students have gone on to be active in local youth symphonies in Oakland, Berkley, San Francisco, and the Peninsula. His students have also received all-state honors, and been selected to the SFJAZZ High School Ensemble, Monterey Next Gen Band, and the Grammy Band. His students have also received scholarships and been accepted to N.Y.U., U.S.C, and Manhattan School of Music.

I am a graduate of Berklee College of Music, and have years of experience as a professional singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Whether you are a beginner, or more advanced, I would love to work with you to help you accomplish your musical goals.

¡Hablo Español! All ages, all levels. Jazz, Blues, Rock, Latin, Soloing, Improvisation, Technique, Music Theory, and much much more! I use the Zoom app for live interactive lessons from the comfort of your home. Everyone moves further, much faster, and is more likely to stay engaged by learning from a master teacher with decades of real-world professional experience to share.