SPECDRUM - BOB BELANSKI
SPECDRUM - BOB BELANSKI

SPECDRUM - BOB BELANSKI

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Introduction
Hello! My name is Bob Belanski, currently I offer online/ remote classes only.I am a professional drummer, composer, producer, and teacher. I am a working professional drummer who loves to teach. I have been teaching for over forty years. I have recorded with Vince Guaraldi - "The Charlie Brown Suite and Other Favorites" ( RCA) , Vince Guaraldi, "The Complete Warner Brothers - Seven Arts Recordings." (Warner Brothers) Disc 2 Track 3 "Oh Happy Day" Disc 2 Track 4 "The Sharecroppers Daughter". I studied with James Sewry, founding member of "The Percussive Arts Society." I also studied with many other renowned drummers. I love teaching drumming to students of all ages. I enjoy giving a student information and demonstrating proper technique to enable them to become the best. My teaching system includes reading music for snare and drum set in various styles and grooves, such as - Concert, Rock, Jazz, Big Band, Latin and Recording. Several of my students have become part of various Youth Symphonies; including the Marin County Youth Symphony Orchestra, The Oakland Youth Symphony, and the San Jose Youth Symphony, to name a few. Several of my students have gone on to professional careers in Music as well as becoming Music Teachers. For example, Tom Kosik -Chicago Symphony, Sikand Srinivas - Excellent Drummer and Film Animator. Some of his movie credits include: "Finding Dory," "Toy Story 4," "The Peanuts Movie," "Smurfs,"and more. Michael Passaris - teaches at "Mozart, Einstein and Me," -Benicia, California, Brady Fishler, teaches at his own Drum Studio, "Brady's Drum Studio" in Campbell, California. My new album "Bob Belanski's Specdrum," PUESTA DEL SOL - Includes 5 of my original songs. I have recorded many jingles and commercials for both radio and TV. I was an On-Call Drummer for Fantasy Records, Berkeley, California. I have played and traveled with "The Glen Miller Orchestra," directed by Buddy De Franco, "The Joe Henderson Legacy Big Band," directed by Warren Gale, Jr., Trumpet Virtuoso, "The El Paso Symphony Orchestra." I have played with many different bands. Latin Music: Cal Tjader, R &B: The Drifters. Saxophonist: John Handy. Jazz Trumpets: Tom Harrel and Chet Baker. Trombonist: Steve Turre of the "NBC Saturday Night Live Orchestra". For more information, please Google Bob Belanski, Play Music Studios.com. Take a moment to watch my You Tube videos to see and hear my drumming.
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Gregory A.
May 6, 2020
My 13 year old daughter told me when she was 10 that she wanted to learn to play drums. There were a number of drum instructors who teach in the City where we live, but when I asked the owner of the music store in town she told me that Bob was the best drum instructor in the area and the clear choice. My daughter is now 13 and has been going to Bob for drum weekly drum lessons for over 2 1/2 years. She went from a complete novice knowing nothing about drums to playing songs and even different kinds of jazz drumming, including salsa, etc. It is really quite amazing to see the progress she made under Bob's instruction. He is very good at teaching the fundamentals but in a fun and progressive way so that they stay interested. Without Bob's encouragement and teaching ability, my daughter would not be the drummer she is today. He also showed up on time every week , answers any questions and is a great value compared to some other instructors. I HIGHLY recommend Bob as a drum instructor.
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Akhilesh S.
Jun 14, 2020
An absolutely great teacher. Mr. Belanski is a walking genius and I am lucky and blessed to have learned the art of drumming from him. A seriously great man.
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Sikand S.
Jun 8, 2020
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Rachael M.
May 8, 2020
Bob is a fantastic teacher and musician, with a wealth of experience. He is knowledgeable, detailed, and methodical in his teaching style, always looking for the best way to help me learn the material. He is also patient and encouraging. I was a total beginner at the drums when I started with Bob, and in less than two years I played my first concert with a band! I would totally recommend Bob if you are looking to learn drums from a real pro.
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Abhinav t.
Feb 6, 2021
Bob taught both my boys for many years. My younger one stayed on longer and loved learning the drums.
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Bobby Michael Belanski