
Lessons are $25-$30 per half hour and taught daily.
Contact an instructor below to ask about their availability, or call the shop at 805 962-1211 for more info.

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Mike Ray
mike@mikesdrumhop.com
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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Craig Thatcher
craig@mikesdrumhop.com
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Lesson styles: Chart Reading, Hand Technique, Punk, Double Bass/
Metal, Jazz, Reggae, Afro Cuban, New Orleans/ 2nd Line, Rudimental/
Drum Corp, Brazilian.
Favorite drummers: Dave Weckl, Stewart Copeland, Travis Barker,
Carter Beauford, Matt Chamberlain, Vinnie Colliuta, Manu Katche,
Dave Girabaldi.
Favorite bands: NOFX, Blink 182, Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, The
Police.
Claim to fame:ASU School of Music, International Touring, Recording.
An exceptional teaching studio with 2 top of the line Yamaha kits,
Sabian cymbals, Mixer and Mikes for recording, sequencer/ drum machine,
TV/ VCR, keyboard for simulating being in a band. Emphasis on playing
as you would on a gig.
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Barry Birmingham
barry@mikesdrumhop.com
Lesson styles: Swing, Rock, Funk, Samba, Reggae, beginning to 1st
4 yrs
Favorite Drummers: Kenny Aronoff, Carter Beauford, Vinnie Colaiuta
Favorite Bands: Dave Matthews, Goo Goo Dolls, Santana
Claim to fame: Being able to keep perfect time and make any band sound
great
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Joe Fink
joe@mikesdrumhop.com
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
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George Pendergast
george@mikesdrumshop.com
Lesson styles: All styles
Favorite Drummers: John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, Dave Grohl
Favorite Bands: Led Zeppelin, Police, Nirvana/Foo Fighters
Claim to fame: Original drummer for Dishwalla, played with Amy Grant
and Brian Williams. Focuses on groove and feel.
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