John Kirby Bivans
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Starting from:
57
for kidsCHFper 30 min.
75
for adultsCHFper 45 min.
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About me
🥁 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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Instruments
Drums
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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
Courses
All
Private lessons
Private lessons
Privater Schlagzeugunterricht - Private Drums lessons
Drums
Adults/Kids
Home visit/Studio
from
CHF 126
2 lessons of 30 mins.
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Experience
band leader
1992 - Present | J Kirby's Band
music arrangements, performance at concerts, Teaching drums at 3 international schools
Drums Teacher
2022 - 2023 | College du Leman
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 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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