Jose Sacristan

This is Jose Maria Sacristan. I am a professional drummer, band leader of several function bands and drum teacher with excellent entertainment industry links as well as established music venues in London and UK.

I am a musician fully qualified in my instrument, I completed the Bachelor degree in Popular Music Performance on drums (Hons) at West London University (Graduated 2011) and the diploma at College of Music of London.

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I approach each student differently depending of their level, their golds, capabilities , musical tastes and professional aspirations. Having studied over 70 different drum methods and having spent the last 18 years performing and studying drums I am a very all rounded teacher able to teach from the very basics, to very advance levels. I teach through different systems which allow me to help the student to progress in a very solid, progressive and timely efficient manner. I master pop, rock, soul, funk, R&B, Cuban and Brazilian music, Flamenco and lots of different World music beats. I am also confident with jazz, swing and many other musical genres.

I have extensive knowledge of :
-Vocabulary
-Rudiments
-Reading / Transcribing
-Stylistic awareness
-basic and advance drum techniques
-independence/ coordination exercises
-Professional tips for the musicianship career, recording industry and the entertainment industry
-Recording drums