Damien Smith Productions
Damien Smith Productions

Damien Smith Productions

$50/hour
estimated price


Drum type

Responds in about 31 min

Introduction
I am a multi-instrumentalist, which gives me a different perspective with regards to how each instrument functions in the context of a song or a band. I also customize every lesson to fit the needs of each student. I feel that this creates a learning environment that inspires a disciplined practice routine. In addition to my love for music, I enjoy the opportunity to share ideas and concepts that pertain to music, but can be applied to every facet of life.
Overview

Hired 25 times

Serves Long Beach, CA

Background checked

22 years in business

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Specialties
Interested musical styles

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Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, professionalism, and value.

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Melissa B.
Aug 1, 2024
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Damien is very knowledgeable in music theory and techniques with various instruments. We have just started lessons together and look forward to learning how to play the bass guitar.

Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • No, the student cannot read music • Rock • Blues • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has an instrument • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

Bass Guitar Lessons
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Phillip S.
Sep 16, 2015
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Damien is truly a wonderful music instructor! He is very knowledgeable in music and I'm so glad I was able take drum lessons from Damien!!
Drum Lessons (for adults)
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Sara W.
Jan 24, 2023
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Damien is an excellent teacher. I took classical piano lessons for 11 years, but didn’t know how to play by ear. Within two lessons I’ve already started to pick things up. Damien is personable, professional and extremely knowledgeable. He has a knack for making seemingly complex (or even impossible) concepts easy to understand. Highly recommend!

Details: 45 - 64 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 4+ yrs of formal training • Jazz • Yes, the student has a keyboard • 45 minutes • Remotely (phone or internet)

Piano Lessons
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Shirley L.
May 8, 2013
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I found Damien on this same site and it has been a true blessing. He explains in a way I can understand, and he is super patient as well as flexible...making the effort to answer all my questions even when I do not follow the lesson plan. (wink). I see my playing continually improving. I highly recommend him.
Drum Lessons
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Brianna M.
May 23, 2013
I took drum lessons with Damien from the end of junior high school until the summer before I left for college and loved every minute of it! Damien's passion for music is contagious and his enthusiasm in our lessons encouraged me to explore music in a way that I had not expected. By incorporating my personal musical likes into his teaching style he created a comfortable atmosphere where I was not limited by self doubt. I miss our lessons and highly recommend him as a musical instructor.
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Damien Smith