Nick Neuburg received his Bachelors of Music in Jazz Music Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music. He teaches Drums, Percussion, Piano, songwriting, and composition through the perspective of using intuitive learning and ear development to teach and improve upon the basic, most essential skills of music in a method that works for any musical style the student is interested in. His background as both a performer and teacher includes jazz, classical, rock, country, R&B, hip-hop, latin music, and improvised music. As an educator he has over a decade of experience teaching students of all levels. Nick approaches each student with entirely individual and unique attention to their needs, goals, experience level, and learning style and creates a curriculum custom suited for each student.
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Hired 12 times
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11 years in business
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2023
2022
Services offered
Interested musical styles
Rock
Blues
Classical
Country
Drum type
Traditional drum kit
Snare drum
Bass drum
Hand drums
Work location
My customers travel to me
I travel to my customers
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
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Jenny H.
Apr 30, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Nick responded to my inquiry immediately with a wealth of information to help me navigate my 15 yo daughter's interest in playing the drums. He's a great teacher! My daughter is learning a lot AND enjoying the process. I highly recommend Nick as a drum teacher.
Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • 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
Robert C.
May 29, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
My 8 year old enjoys his piano lessons with Nick. Nick does a great job of being encouraging while holding my son accountable for learning what he needs to learn. He’s also been flexible with scheduling which is extremely helpful especially during family vacations.
Details: 6 - 9 years old • Yes, the student can read music • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 30 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Heather G.
Apr 24, 2023
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Nick is a wonderful teacher! He is patient and thorough in his approach to teaching. My daughter is a beginner and I have seen so much improvement in her playing since we started lessons with Nick. Highly recommend!
Details: 10 - 13 years old • No, the student cannot read music • No formal training • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student has a piano • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc.
Piano Lessons
Karen S.
May 9, 2022
We just started with Nick a few weeks ago. He is very professional, and I like how he assessed my child’s strengths and weaknesses and then designed lesson plans in accordance. He keeps my child engaged and interested.
Keith S.
Jan 5, 2023
Nick has been a fantastic drum teacher. He is flexible, easy to work with and very responsive. I really like his approach to teaching and my 10 year old son has made great progress with his drumming. highly recommend!
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Nick Neuburg
FAQs
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
When meeting a new student I like to get to know them and their learning style early on, establishing what the student's ideal goals are for themselves in music as early as possible. Then, as we continue to work together, I custom tailor a curriculum that will be help the the student achieve their goal in a fun and engaging process. I recommend that beginning students above age 6 start with 45 minute lessons, and that intermediate/advanced students sign up for 60 minute lessons. As well, I will recommend to students of all levels to make time in their life for 20-60min of practice daily.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
A Bachelor's Degree in Jazz Music Studies from the New England Conservatory of Music and over 15 years of experience as a professional performing musician.
How did you get started doing this type of work?
I have been playing and studying music my whole life and got into the field very young. My father is a professional music performer, composer, and arranger as well and I was introduced to music at an early age through him. I began playing professionally regularly at the age of 13 and then went to the New England Conservatory of Music for my Bachelor's degree. Throughout my whole playing career, I have always made time for teaching and have taught students of every skill level, and in 2015 I began teaching much more often and extensively professionally.
