Corey Foster Drum Lessons at Rooted Rhythm

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- Drum Lessons in Portland, OR Metro Area - I don't just teach - I set an example for my students. Empowerment and inspiration are what motivates the hard work it takes to be a great musician. I cater to my students' learning styles and interests - prioritizing individualism and fun in every lesson! If you are a hobbyist and just looking to have a good time, welcome! If you are a dedicated musician looking to get to the next level, welcome! Whatever your inspiration is, I am glad you are playing music and would love to meet you. ALL AGES ARE WELCOME! One of my specialties is preparing students for college auditions, jazz band auditions, and helping advanced students become pros. I am an adjudicator for middle and high school jazz band festivals, and work as a jazz drum set and rhythm section clinician at many Portland area high schools. I have students who made it into the Oregon All State Jazz Band, placed in State-level competitions, and have successfully prepared students for admittance into Berklee college of music and other similar prestigious music schools. I graduated Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music with a Bachelor of Music in Drum Set Performance. I have studied with Dick Berk(Billie Holiday, Cal Jader, Jazz Adoption Agency), Bob Gullotti(The Fringe), Tony "Thunder" Smith(Jan Hammer), Jackie Santos(Tavares), Jeff Stout (Trumpet for Buddy Rich Big Band), and Henrique De Almeida, to name a few. I have a great studio space for lessons in the Beaverton/Aloha Neighborhood (near Aloha High School). I also travel to student's homes in the Portland Metro Area if it works with my current route. Please inquire about travel lessons vs. studio! DISCOUNT: Multiple student discount available. (applies to families signing up 2 or more students taking 50min lessons full time, and scheduled back-to-back). Please inquire for more info.

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Hired 23 times

Serves Beaverton, OR

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17 years in business

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Christopher F.

Mar 13, 2025

I was very slow to the process when it came to practicing the music and rudiments I needed for my audition into the music program at the college I was going into, in fact, I hadn’t even looked into it at all! I had like 3 months before my audition and Corey was able to give me music that I was able to feel comfortable and confident by the time of my audition. I had very little experience with timpani, and that was by far my best piece! And I just heard back that I made it into the program! Thanks to Corey, I was able to what I thought was impossible. If you want to pass your audition, than you should definitely get lessons from Corey!

Daniel C.

Dec 15, 2022

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Corey is an amazing educator. I booked him to teach my 14 year old son how to play the drums and he has done so much more then that. The crazy thing is we live 2 states away. I was nervous about online lessons, but Corey has perfected it. He has the equipment, expertise, and experience to provide an in-home drum lesson while being 500 miles away. It’s as if he comes to our house work with him. Corey is an amazing example of hard work and commitment. He is honest and dependable. He expects the same from his students and this creates an environment of success.

Details: 14 - 17 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can't read music • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • What the teacher recommends • Yes, the student already has drums • 45 minutes • My home, venue, etc. • Remotely (phone or internet)

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Cesar C.

May 25, 2022

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I enjoy learning how to play drums with Corey. He is very friendly. He teaches the proper way to play, which makes learning simpler and efficient. And it’s really cool that we can play together (he has two drum set).

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No formal training; some self-taught experience • Can read percussion notation • Can read sheet music • 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 • 60 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Erin W.

Apr 11, 2022

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Details: 45 - 64 years old • No formal training • Can read sheet music • Traditional drum kit • Rock • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 30 minutes • At the pro’s location

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Linden M.

Jan 9, 2019

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
RATES: -Beaverton/Aloha Studio - $60/50min -Travel Lessons - start at $65/50min (availability and price depends on location/time/proximity to other students that day)
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
The more I know about a student the more I can cater to you! I ask questions like "what's your favorite band," "what attracts you to drum set, specifically," and other questions about previous drumming experiences. Then I schedule lessons, confirm location option(studio or their home), and then we're ready to start lessons!
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I graduated Cum Laude from Berklee College of Music in 2014 with a Bachelor of Music in Drum Set Performance. I have studied with Dick Berk, Bob Gullotti, Tony "Thunder" Smith, Jackie Santos, and Henrique De Almeida, to name a few. I was also awarded the 2014 Avedis Zildjian Scholarship/Award by Zildjian and Berklee College of Music during my last two terms in college.

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