Study with Blake

Friendly, effective, and easy to understand drum lessons for all skill levels.

3 Goal Oriented Education Options

60-Minute Drum Lessons at Unleashed Drum Studio: For All Abilities (In-Person or Online)
90-Minute Drum Lessons at Unleashed Drum Studio: For All Abilities (In-Person or Online)
5-Hour Drum Recording Masterclass at Unleashed Drum Studio: An Immersive Personal Masterclass for Drummers, Engineers, and Producers (In-Person)

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Why Study With Blake

- Blake is the only drumset educator in Los Angeles with the unique
  combination of deep experience in these 4 key aspects of professional drumming:
  1. 1. 20 Years of Live Performance & Touring
    2. 20 Years of Teaching Private Lessons
    3. 10 Years of Major Label, TV/Movie, Indie, and Remote Recording Sessions
    4. Multi-Award Nominated Author of 4 Major International Drumset Method Books
- BA Degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA
- Modern, proprietary, and proven method of learning the drums
- All Abilities: Beginner to Professional (ages 5 and up)
- Experienced helping celebrity, major label, college bound, and working drummers reach their goals
- Convenient lesson locations:
  1. 1. At Blake’s state-of-the-art facility, Unleashed Drum Studio
    2. Online via FaceTime to anywhere in the world
- All styles of music: Pop, Rock, R&B, Funk, Country, Blues, Jazz, Latin/Afro-Cuban, & more
- All Topics Covered: Technique, Stick Control, Foot Control, Rudiments, Chops, Reading & Writing Music, 4-Way Coordination & Independence, Music Theory, Learning Songs, Creating Drum Parts, Working with Other Musicians & Producers, Playing with a Click and Loops, Studio Technique, Linear Drumming, Playing with Confidence & Energy, and many more…
- Major Label and TV Show auditions for students who are ready
- Relationships with top manufacturers (A&F, Sabian, DW, Vic Firth, Remo, Mogami, etc.) and Guitar Center Pro Division for help with direct purchase of new gear

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