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Damien Smith Productions

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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

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23 years in business

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Services offered
Musical style

Pop

Work location

My customers travel to me

Projects and media

15 photos

Projects and media

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Reviews

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

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Sam L.

Aug 4, 2025

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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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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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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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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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