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| Mark's DANOBI Band Percussion Set-up |
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Mark has been teaching drums and percussion for over 35 years including a drum/percussion instructor position with the Yamaha Popular Music School in Tokyo, Japan. He teaches all levels in the jazz, funk, rock, pop, afro-Cuban and afro-Brazilian styles. Mark plays Drum-set, Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Djembe, Doumbek, Pandeiro, Tam-tam, Jyoumon Drums (from Japan) and many other percussion instruments from around the world.
Mark’s drumming and percussion work in the jazz, fusion, Latin, folk, and pop styles can be found on several recording labels including Sony Japan, RCA Victor, Toshiba EMI, and Pony Canyon. He has appeared at many national and international jazz festivals including the Mount Fuji Jazz Festival, Japan, and the Newport Jazz Festival. Mark's drum/percussion playing has been featured throughout Asia on CD recordings, movie soundtracks and television commercials. Mark’s percussion is also featured on the 2000 Summer Olympic theme song and he appears on recordings featuring well known artists including Don Alias, Delfeayo Marsalis and Don Byron.
Mark has a Bachelor of Music Degree in Jazz Composition and Arranging from the Berklee College of Music. Classical percussion and music education studies at the Boston Conservatory of Music. Contemporary percussion and percussion ensemble studies at the College of Saint Rose.
Please contact Mark at (561)789-4114
mdr.rsrinformation01@yahoo.com
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| Middle School & High School Performances |
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| Concert Band Percussion |
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| Band Public Performance |
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| Marching Band |
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| Drumline Rehearsal |
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| Drumline Rehearsal |
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MARK'S DRUM & PERCUSSION CLASSES
Mark's drum and percussion students learn to read and write drum and percussion music. We believe transcription is the 'key' to continuing one's studies and making yourself a better player. The students learn how to listen to their favorite drummers and write the rhythms down for study and practice. Mark's students have the important tools to becoming the best drummers they can possibly be!
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| Drum & Percussion Classes |
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| Drum Set |
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| Marching Percussion |
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| Brazilian Percussion |
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| Cuban Percussion |
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| Mark's Gang |
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| Practice Pad Studies |
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| Drum Battle |
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| Show Time |
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| Students Teach |
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| Gavin in concert! |
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| Girls Rock! |
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| Conga Buds! |
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| Luca on the vintage Slingerland Drums!! |
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| Double Drummin' it... |
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| Miss Nayhmari |
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| Percussion Ensemble |
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| Percussion Ensemble |
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| Orchestra Percussion |
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| Eros on the congas |
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| Eros with Georgie on congas |
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| Warming-up for the show... |
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| Kyle O. and his awesome Pearl kit! |
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| Daniel M. 1st CD. Sound Production Session |
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| Landon R. Rockin' Out!! |
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Study drums and percussion in the privacy of your home. Mark offers lessons to students of all ages from beginner to advanced levels. The classes are 'tailor-made' to support and enhance each student’s music goals.
Drum classes are offered in Latin, jazz, rock, pop, funk, and fusion genres. Mark features classes in afro-Cuban percussion for conga, bongo, timbales, Shekere and afro-Brazilian percussion for pandeiro, Tamborim and tam-tam.
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| Good Form...! |
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| Lesson Board |
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| Vince S. "Iron Man" |
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Mark's Drum and Percussion Lessons are now online!
Study with Mark one-on-one and live online. First 15 minutes FREE!
Drop us a line and we'll sign you up:
mdr.rsrinformation@gmail.com
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DRUM-SET
Styles - Rock, Pop, Funk, R&B, Jazz, Latin-jazz, Afro-Cuban [Bolero, Cha-cha-cha, Mambo, Salsa] Afro-Brazilian [Bossa Nova, Samba, Pagode & popular rhythms].
* Techniques- Stick, Brushes, Double Bass Drum
** Reading, writing & transcription.
AFRO-CUBAN PERCUSSION
Instruments - Conga, Bongo, Timbales, Shekere, Maracas, Claves, Guagua/Palitos
Rhythms -
1.) Son, including Bolero, Mambo, Salsa
2.) Rumba, including Guaguanco.
* Hand techniques
** Reading, writing & transcription.
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AFRO-BRAZILIAN PERCUSSION
Instruments - Pandeiro, Tam-tam, Tamborim, Agogo, Chocalho (shakers)
* Hand techniques
** Reading, writing & transcription.
CLASSICAL PERCUSSION
Including all techniques for - Tympani, Mallets, Concert Snare Drum, Concert Bass Drum, and auxiliary percussion.
MARCHING PERCUSSION
Including all techniques for - Snare Drum, Tenors, Quads, Bass Drum, Cymbals, and auxiliary percussion.
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ALL COUNTY & ALL STATE MIDDLE SCHOOL and HIGH SCHOOL AUDITIONS
Middle School & High School Orchestra, Concert Band and Jazz Band Studies
Mark has been working with drum and percussion students in preparation for the yearly All-County and All-State auditions as well as school and community performances.
Drum & Percussion Studies in:
- Marching Snare Drum, Tenor Drum & Quad Drum Reading, and Performance.
- Drum-set Rhythms (Rock, Pop, Funk, Jazz, afro-Cuban & afro-Brazilian) and Chart Reading.
- Orchestral Percussion including Snare Drum, Tympani, Concert Bass Drum and Auxiliary Percussion.
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| Georgie on drums at the School Christmas Concert |
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| Drum and Percussion Tech Studies |
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| Classical percussion |
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| Marching Percussion |
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| Drum Set |
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"Mark is a deeply knowledgeable, dedicated and professional teacher. His classes are always well prepared and fun. His teachings include playing instruments, reading music, theory, and music history. As a well-traveled musician, he is an inspiration with his knowledge of culture of music and kind to share his exciting collection of percussion instruments with his students. He communicates and connects with students of all ages, pays attention to their needs and makes each of them feel special. Mark has been teaching our son over a year and we feel truly fortunate to have such a skilled and kind teacher as Mark.”
Andrea M.
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"My daughter has been a student with Mark for over a year. She has come so far and has learned so much in such a short time. Mark is extremely talented and knowledgeable. He is very serious, patient and super nice. If your child or if you really WANT to learn the drums, then I highly recommend Mark. He is our third instructor and the best one yet! You will not be disappointed."
Michelle S.
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Blaine Vaz
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“My son has been taking classes with Mr. Mark since over 2 years. He is simply superb, very knowledgeable about his music and teaches with a lot of patience and enthusiasm. I highly recommend him.”
Sam C.
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“Mark is patient, flexible and is a talented professional. In addition to the fantastic teaching he does I consider him a good role model.”
Leonard C.
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"Mark is an Outstanding, Brilliant Musician! Each lesson I have with him I am amazed at his talent on drums. He makes learning fun and he is very patient and understands when a student may need more time for mastering the lesson. I would highly recommend Mark De Rose if you are looking for a percussion instructor. His knowledge and experience world wide is incredible. He can teach you any instrument and makes it look so easy. He encourages the student to push themselves so that they can strive to the levels they want to accomplish to enjoy playing music. Best decision I made was hiring Mark as my teacher for the drum kit. Hint for a new student he knows if you practice or not!"
Wendy R.
| “My son has been instructed by Mark for almost four years. Mark is an outstanding teacher. His credentials are by themselves impressive, but his ability to relate his knowledge to kids is even more so. Connor's ability to understand and read music is fantastic. Mark also knows the performance side of playing drums and has encouraged Connor to actually incorporate his knowledge to play alone and in a band. He is patient and encouraging which is what motivates Connor to work and practice. He is a mentor as well as a teacher. He is superior at what he does and we highly recommend him.”
Ro J.
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Mark's drum students have been performing in the south Florida area since 2012.
The popular performance venues include The Funky Biscuit. Blue Jean Blues and the Funky Buddha.
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PERCUSSION IN THE PARK
Since 2012, Mark has been hosting the Percussion in The Park drum circle. Every month young drummers from all over south Florida get together to study, practice and perform percussion ensemble rhythms and grooves.
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Sarasota Park Location to Be Announced Soon!!
Drum-set, afro-Cuban & afro-Brazilian Percussion.
Weekend Park fees may apply. Please contact MARK'S® Music & Fitness Studio for details.
Weather conditions and scheduled Park Activities may cause a change in regularly scheduled class time.
Please call (561) 789-4114 to confirm class date, time, and location.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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| MDR Drum Circle Tokyo, Japan |
The MDR Drummer's Circle, Tokyo, was started in 1995 by drummer/percussionist Mark DeRose. The Drummer's Circle includes the 'Kid's Percussion Club', high school and college clubs, amateur performers and semi-professional players clubs and professional music teachers’ clubs. Our curriculum includes 'ethnomusicology' as it applies to drums from Asia, Africa, America, South America, Cuba, the Caribbean, and Mexico. Lectures include basic, intermediate, and advanced techniques, rhythm studies, percussion ensemble studies and multi-ethnic percussion ensemble performance.
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| MDR Drum Circle, Tokyo JP |
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| MDR DC J-Text 01 |
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| MDR DC J-Text 02 |
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| Yamaha Popular Music School Professional Teacher's Seminar |
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Professional Teacher's Seminar
The Yamaha Popular Music School annual teacher's seminars were designed to keep the instructors current on drums and percussion. Many teachers skilled in Strings, Brass and Woodwinds regularly attended seminars designed to increase their awareness of drums and Latin-percussion.
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| MDR Kid's Percussion Club Japan |
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| The Kid's Club |
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| Bongos |
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| Darubuka |
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| Conga drums |
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| Shakers |
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| Talking drum |
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| Tokyo City Concert 'DANOBI' & The 'Kid's Club' |
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| Kid's Percussion Club, Japan |
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E-mail us for student enrollment and membership details.
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| MDR Kid's Club Membership Information |
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