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George Pendergast
Lesson Styles: All styles from beginner to advanced
Favorite Drummers: John Bonham, David Garibaldi, Dave Grohl, Jon Theodore, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd
Favorite Bands: Too many to list and the list changes daily.
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Barry Birmingham
I have been teaching and performing as a local drummer in Southern California for over twenty-five years. My goal is to teach my students the same things that worked for me: less means more and timing and groove are everything. I focus on rudiments, basic reading, dynamics, and double bass and expose my students to every style of music and drumming. My goal for my students is to help them make any band they play with sound great.
My influences are Steve Gadd, Gregg Bissonette, Luis Conte, John and Jason Bonham and Thomas Lang. For additional information about me, please access my personal MySpace page.
For lessons with me, please contact Mike’s Drum Shop at 805-962-1211 or e-mail at
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Glenn Cantello
Hello,
My name is Glenn Cantello. I was born in Santa Barbara, have played drums for 45 years and taught for 15. My first band was in Junior High School and I have been playing in bands ever since. My goal as a teacher is to get my students excited about learning all styles of music, along with reading, writing and rudiments. If all goes well, I encourage students to start bands. I teach an average of 50 students per week and many have been with me 3 to 5 years. There is nothing I enjoy more than teaching students of all ages the love AI have for music and drumming.
Favorite band - The Beatles
Favorite drummer - David Garibaldi (Tower of Power)
Favorite past time - Fishing
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Joe Fink
Lesson styles: All styles, specializing in Funk, Rock, and Blues
Favorite Drummers: Dave Garabaldi, Steve Ferrone, Willie Green
Favorite Bands: Led Zeppelin, Tower of Power, Van Morrison
Claim to fame: Played on 5 CDs wirh Studebaker John and the Hawks
Hello Everyone,
I have been teaching exclusively at Mike's Drum Shop in Santa Barbara for the last 10 years. I love every minute. Before Mike's I taught at the two Roselle Music locations outside of Chicago. My goal is for the student to have a great time and to learn while having fun. I emphasize reading, rudiments, stick control, and playing grooves along with cd's. I teach all styles yet specialize in Rock, Funk, and Blues. My students range in age from six to seventy years.
I have had many wonderful teachers along the way, including the legendary Alan
Dawson. My drumming has been influenced by David Garabaldi, Ziggy Modeliste, Clyde Stubblefield, Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland and all the Chicago blues drummers. I have toured the U.S. and Europe for years playing gigs with Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Studebaker John and the Hawks.
I have played on T.V., Radio, cd's,dvd's and movie soundtracks. You can see some old live clips of me on YOUTUBE. Go to Studebaker John and then video clips: "Losing Hand" and "Live at Buddy Guys club.'
You can also hear me on the following cd's and dvd's;
CD's - Studebaker John and The Hawks- "Born To Win" (recorded in Belgium)
1991 on Double Trouble Records
CD's - Studebaker John and The Hawks - "Too Tough" 1994
on Blind Pig Records
CD's - Studebaker John with Rod Piazza and James Harman "Blues Harp Summit"
live at Buddy Guys Legends on Charly Records - 1998
DVD's - Chicago Blues Jam w/ Lonnie Brooks and Studebaker John at Buddy Guys Legends
DVD's - Chicago Blues Jam w/ Magic Slim and Studebaker John at Buddy Guys Legends
You can also hear me drumming on two movie soundtracks by academy award nominated Atom Egoyan; Director of "Exotica" and "Calendar."
If you are interested in drum lessons with me: please contact Mike's Drum Shop at 805-962-1211
or call me at home at 805-566-9653.
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Craig Thatcher
Lesson Styles: Emphasis on hand and foot technique. Rudimental and chart reading.
Various styles: Rock, Latin, Brazilian, Jazz, Metal, Drum Corp, Punk, Funk, Drum and Bass / Techno.
Favorite Drummers:
Jazz- Bill Stewart, Jeff Hamilton
Rock- Travis Barker, Stewart Copeland
Latin- El Negro, Dafnis Prieto
Metal- Danny Carey, John Bonham
Over Achievers- Jojo Mayer, Thomas Lang
Claim to fame: 20+ years teaching experience, ASU Jazz and Percussion Major (dual scholarship) World touring experience, major label recording experience. Most proud of my past students successes. Many students have received full college scholarships, and have gone on to have successful careers in music. Full studio with 2 drumsets, mikes for audio and video recording. Keyboards and emphasis on playing as you would in a professional setting. More at www.craigthatcher.net
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Mike Ray
Lesson styles: All Styles and hand percussion, 18 months of age and up
Favorite drummers: Rufus "Speedy" Jones, Shelly Mann, Dave Garibaldi
Favorite bands: Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Santana |
Instructors
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George Pendergast
Lesson Styles: All styles from beginner to advanced
Favorite Drummers: John Bonham, David Garibaldi, Dave Grohl, Jon Theodore, Stewart Copeland, Steve Gadd
Favorite Bands: Too many to list and the list changes daily.
George began his relationship with Mike’s Drum Shop in 1973 as a five year old drum student of Mike’s. Over the years he became an employee and right hand man to Mike. While in his early 20’s George’s band Dishwalla gained international notoriety by having the number one rock song of 1996 with the hit song Counting Blue Cars. While enjoying the success of a hit song George was also recognized by his peers by winning a spot in Modern Drummer Magazine’s readers poll Best Up and Coming Rock Drummer category.
Now his band The Penfifteen Club writes songs for television and movies, including the hit song Miss Hilton from the reality show The Simple Life. After touring around the world for several years George came back to Santa Barbara to buy Mike’s Drum Shop. It is full circle to come back to the place that gave him the ability and opportunity to achieve his musical goals and help to continue that legacy for many more generations.
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Mark Cavanaugh - Cymbal Vault Partner
I got my first paying gig at the age of 15 playing Dixie Land Jazz with the Seattle Banjo Club at Shakey’s Pizza Parlors. Later, I paid for college playing the Phoenix resort circuit. During a business career, I continued playing gigs and have had the pleasure of playing with many musicians who I somewhat jokingly say used to play with acts that used to be famous.
My faded glory tour has included stints in bands with ex-members of bands such as Bobby “Blue” Bland, Alice Cooper, Moby Grape, the Troggs and Johnny Mathis. I retired from my day job and am proud to be a part of the staff at Mike’s Drum Shop as a partner in the Cymbal Vault.
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Barry Birmingham
I have been teaching and performing as a local drummer in Southern California for over twenty-five years. My goal is to teach my students the same things that worked for me: less means more and timing and groove are everything. I focus on rudiments, basic reading, dynamics, and double bass and expose my students to every style of music and drumming. My goal for my students is to help them make any band they play with sound great.
My influences are Steve Gadd, Gregg Bissonette, Luis Conte, John and Jason Bonham and Thomas Lang. For additional information about me, please access my personal MySpace page.
For lessons with me, please contact Mike’s Drum Shop at 805-962-1211 or e-mail at
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Glenn Cantello
Hello,
My name is Glenn Cantello. I was born in Santa Barbara, have played drums for 45 years and taught for 15. My first band was in Junior High School and I have been playing in bands ever since. My goal as a teacher is to get my students excited about learning all styles of music, along with reading, writing and rudiments. If all goes well, I encourage students to start bands. I teach an average of 50 students per week and many have been with me 3 to 5 years. There is nothing I enjoy more than teaching students of all ages the love AI have for music and drumming.
Favorite band - The Beatles
Favorite drummer - David Garibaldi (Tower of Power)
Favorite past time - Fishing
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Joe Fink
Lesson styles: All styles, specializing in Funk, Rock, and Blues
Favorite Drummers: Dave Garabaldi, Steve Ferrone, Willie Green
Favorite Bands: Led Zeppelin, Tower of Power, Van Morrison
Claim to fame: Played on 5 CDs wirh Studebaker John and the Hawks
Hello Everyone,
I have been teaching exclusively at Mike's Drum Shop in Santa Barbara for the last 10 years. I love every minute. Before Mike's I taught at the two Roselle Music locations outside of Chicago. My goal is for the student to have a great time and to learn while having fun. I emphasize reading, rudiments, stick control, and playing grooves along with cd's. I teach all styles yet specialize in Rock, Funk, and Blues. My students range in age from six to seventy years.
I have had many wonderful teachers along the way, including the legendary Alan
Dawson. My drumming has been influenced by David Garabaldi, Ziggy Modeliste, Clyde Stubblefield, Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Steve Gadd, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland and all the Chicago blues drummers. I have toured the U.S. and Europe for years playing gigs with Lucky Peterson, Kenny Neal, and Studebaker John and the Hawks.
I have played on T.V., Radio, cd's,dvd's and movie soundtracks. You can see some old live clips of me on YOUTUBE. Go to Studebaker John and then video clips: "Losing Hand" and "Live at Buddy Guys club.'
You can also hear me on the following cd's and dvd's;
CD's - Studebaker John and The Hawks- "Born To Win" (recorded in Belgium)
1991 on Double Trouble Records
CD's - Studebaker John and The Hawks - "Too Tough" 1994
on Blind Pig Records
CD's - Studebaker John with Rod Piazza and James Harman "Blues Harp Summit"
live at Buddy Guys Legends on Charly Records - 1998
DVD's - Chicago Blues Jam w/ Lonnie Brooks and Studebaker John at Buddy Guys Legends
DVD's - Chicago Blues Jam w/ Magic Slim and Studebaker John at Buddy Guys Legends
You can also hear me drumming on two movie soundtracks by academy award nominated Atom Egoyan; Director of "Exotica" and "Calendar."
If you are interested in drum lessons with me: please contact Mike's Drum Shop at 805-962-1211
or call me at home at 805-566-9653.
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Craig Thatcher
Lesson Styles: Emphasis on hand and foot technique. Rudimental and chart reading.
Various styles: Rock, Latin, Brazilian, Jazz, Metal, Drum Corp, Punk, Funk, Drum and Bass / Techno.
Favorite Drummers:
Jazz- Bill Stewart, Jeff Hamilton
Rock- Travis Barker, Stewart Copeland
Latin- El Negro, Dafnis Prieto
Metal- Danny Carey, John Bonham
Over Achievers- Jojo Mayer, Thomas Lang
Claim to fame: 20+ years teaching experience, ASU Jazz and Percussion Major (dual scholarship) World touring experience, major label recording experience. Most proud of my past students successes. Many students have received full college scholarships, and have gone on to have successful careers in music. Full studio with 2 drumsets, mikes for audio and video recording. Keyboards and emphasis on playing as you would in a professional setting. More at www.craigthatcher.net
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Mike Ray
Lesson styles: All Styles and hand percussion, 18 months of age and up
Favorite drummers: Rufus "Speedy" Jones, Shelly Mann, Dave Garibaldi
Favorite bands: Tower of Power, Earth Wind and Fire, Santana |
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