Hello Billy, If I was in New York and you were in New York, and say we both had the same time available on our schedule, What would an hour lesson cost?
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 germi |
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Posts: 13 (11/03/09 18:02:18) |
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drumwild |
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Posts: 10 (11/03/09 18:44:08) |
Inquiring minds want to know. I'm curious.
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billy ward |
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Posts: 8025 (11/03/09 19:57:07) |
Here's what I copy and paste to people that email me about a lesson (I hope this helps) -
My studio is located off of a simple subway ride in Manhattan in Long Island City - near the 59th Street bridge. Lessons last an hour and you will get enough stuff to re-align your playing and keep busy for some time. I try to share some "global" concepts that will take time to sink in, but will eventually help enormously. The charge is a hundred dollars per (hour) lesson. I suspect my lesson is best for an advanced, or pro drummer that is self-motivated to get better. I have done weekly lessons, but that is rare. I have also given two or three hour lessons - particularly for people who have traveled from far away. I think it is VERY important that you've seen at least my first DVD instructional, Big Time, before attending a lesson. Otherwise, the lesson will likely be repetitive of the DVD - which is OK, but you will get more bang for your buck if you see the DVD first. You should bring a pair of your sticks, and if possible, a small tape recorder to tape the lesson in case you want to reference it later. Other than that, please think about what it is you'd like to get out of the lesson and share that with me when we meet. If this sounds good to you, let me know when it is most convenient for you to come. I wonder sometimes how many people I've actually taught privately. It isn't many! Maybe there are dozen or so on this board that have come in for a lesson. Teaching privately is an incredible challenge for me (to do well / hit the right button, so to speak) but it isn't an important part of my day to day work. |
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Posts: 666 (11/04/09 04:52:59) Senior Member |
....one of these days....
I'm gonna travel over there and get me a bunch of those - and I expect some yummy chicken in return. So be warned! 
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germi |
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Posts: 14 (11/04/09 17:54:00) |
thanks for the great info Billy, we are planning on coming to New York soon. It would be great if it worked out. when I know the exact date, can I enquire
about your availability? Thanks Jeremy
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billy ward |
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Posts: 8029 (11/05/09 04:58:35) |
Haddy, I'll "cook" the chicken extra special, just for you. Jeremy, of course you can contact me. I'm here, right?? If anyone is looking into
dates for a lesson, please use my email address.
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llabarge |
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Posts: 435 (11/05/09 17:52:18) Senior Member |
Go See Billy
Go See Billy Go See Billy No S**t, I took a good shot to the ego, but it turned my playing around. Billy, I want you to hear wha I'm doing now. I might be able to get parts of the fusion thing up on You Tube |
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CPThrasher |
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Posts: 1192 (11/11/09 06:53:34) Senior Member |
I second llabarge's motion. One these days I am actually going to get up nerve to listen to the recording of my lesson with Billy . . .
 . . . I sucked,
but I have grown quite a bit as a drummer since, imho. I know, I know some of you here who have actually heard me play are thinking: "He still
sucks!" But still, in my mind, I'm a lot better and that makes me feel good.
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drumwild |
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Posts: 19 (11/11/09 17:40:22) |
CPThrasher wrote:You should do it. There is no better learning tool. I've had moments where I knew that I sucked, but rolling back the tape helps me know why I sucked. Makes things easier to fix. |
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