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🥁 Hi! I’m a professional drummer and educator with roots in Chicago and Nashville, now based in Geneva and Vaud, Switzerland. Since 1992 I’ve led J Kirby’s Band as bandleader and arranger, performing on stages big and small, and I currently teach drums at three international Swiss schools. I work with children and adults—from absolute beginners to seasoned pros—focusing on solid technique, groove, musicality, and the joy of playing. My lessons are tailored to your goals across Country, ...
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Age groups

Adults
Kids

Skill levels

Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Professional

Languages

English
French

Musical genres

Country
Rock
Classical
Blues

Instruments

Drums

Location

Home visit

Home visits in Nyon, Bogis-Bossey, Founex, Coppet, Versoix and Crans

Teacher’s studio

1279 Bogis-Bossey

The exact address will be communicated to you before your first lesson

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Courses

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Private lessons
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Private lessons

Privater Schlagzeugunterricht - Private Drums lessons

Drums
Adults/Kids
Home visit/Studio

from

CHF 315

5 lessons of 30 mins.

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Experience

Musical Experience

band leader

1992 - Present | J Kirby's Band
music arrangements, performance at concerts, Teaching drums at 3 international schools
Musical Experience

Drums Teacher

2022 - 2023 | College du Leman

Education

Music Education

Theory Major

1975 - 1977 | Chicago Musical College at Roosevelt University, Chicago
Private Theory lessons with Ralph Dodd (Chicago Musical College). Private Drum lessons with Ed Poremba (Chicago Civic Orchestra first chair percussion).
Music Education

Music Major

1971 - 1972 | Columbia College, Chicago, IL, USA
Music Theory, Composition and Orchestration with William Russo (musician, composer for Stan Kenton, Duke Ellington, San Francisco Symphony) Center For New Music, Chicago, Illinois. Music Theory and Orchestration with Herb Haslem (who worked with John Cage, Ravi Shankar) ...
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