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Damien Smith Productions

$50/hour
Estimated price


Drum type

Responds within a day


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About
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 26 times

Serves Long Beach, CA

Background checked

23 years in business

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

Services offered
Interested musical styles
Drum type

Traditional drum kit

Snare drum

Bass drum

Hand drums

Work location

My customers travel to me

Projects and media

15 photos

Projects and media

15 photos

Reviews

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

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Sam L.

Aug 4, 2025

Hired on Thumbtack

Damien is the man! I've been learning the drums from him for over a year and he's an incredible teacher. He is great at just about every instrument you can think of, I highly recommend Damien to anyone looking to learn an instrument at any skill level.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 45 minutes • At the pro’s location

Drum Lessons
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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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Les G.

Jan 30, 2015

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I was looking for a guitar teacher and after years of trying to play my guitar I bought in the early 80’s…I tried so hard to teach myself, and after months of looking at all kinds of self-help books, and the internet… I got stuck, just like all the countless millions out there and gave up! I wasn’t getting any younger, so I dusted off my guitar again in 2014 and sent out to find a teacher… I started searching a few web sites for teachers, I even had a chance to interviewed a few over the phone. The last person I called was Damien. As we talked I knew right then after our long conversation he was the right person to teach me guitar. He took on this 59 year old who has a passion to learn, without very little prior knowledge of a guitar. Now 60 I’ve learned so much after my 5th month and I’m so grateful Damien took me on! He has a ton of patience’s, he’s a wonderful person and one heck of a guitar player!!! For all of you who want to learn how to play a guitar, or you know of someone who’s interested, I highly recommend Damien, a guy who knows his way around a guitar, a bass, a piano and even the drums. So what do you have to loose, stop wishing about playing that guitar, and start learning how to play a guitar! Damien Smith, great guy, great teacher… Rock On! Les G
Guitar Lessons
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Damien Smith