Gary I.Born : Silver Spring, MD

Instruments

Guitar, Piano, Drums, Bass

Genres

Rock, Contemporary, Funk, Metal, R&B, Country

About Gary I.

Since i was young, I have dedicated myself to the love of music. I have been playing drums since I was 7 years old. I have played guitar and piano since I was 15 years old. I started giving piano and guitar lessons when I was in high school to friends and neighbors. I started playing professionally at the age of 16 on drums. I have toured extensively throughout Europe, and North America and have played on many recordings. Some have been featured on video games and in documentaries/movies.

Why I Work Well with Kids

I work very well with kids of this age because, I teach in a way that makes things fun and most importantly interesting! I am extremely patient. I find it very gratifying to share my knowledge of music so they too can experience a lifetime of all the wonderful opportunities that I have. I have a lot of experience working with students from the ages of 5 to 20.

Most Influential Bands / Musicians

The Beatles,The Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, The Temptations, Hank Williams, James Brown, Otis Redding,Duke Ellington,Buddy Rich.

Hobbies

Restoring vintage musical instruments and classic cars, painting, photography, botany.

Favorite Movies

Star Wars,Lord of the Rings,Pirates of the Caribbean, Blindside and Meet the parents.

Places Traveled

I have traveled and performed extensively all over the U.S and Europe on many, many, many occasions.Too many places to list them all but here are some of my favorites. In the U.S- NYC, Hollywood, New Orleans, Chicago, Nashville. In Europe - London, Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Prague, Vienna, Copenhagen.

Special Needs Students

Gary has taught several B&B students with special needs. He has incredible patience, understanding and kindness which translates well when working with special needs students. One family called him a 'miracle worker' due to his success with their child.

Locations:

Silver Spring, Rockville, Bethesda, Washington DC

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