Vincent Pierce Percussion
Drum to Live, Live to Drum
Drum Lessons - Vincent Pierce At this point in my life I am exploring many different kinds of Music including music for African and Modern dance, North Indian Tabla, world percussion and a variety of Drum Set styles. Here is a bit of Information about me. Education BA in Music from Rutgers University, NJ Taalim School of Indian Music, Rutherford, NJ Rhythm Riders School in Ahmedabad, India Teachers & Mentors: Pandit Divyang Vakil, Scott Martin, Pat Petrillo, Tony Reedus, Ralph Peterson, Stanely Cowell, Chris Brown, Jerome Jennings, and Tony D’Nicola Performing Experience
Monmouth County Orchestra Mason Gross Jazz Band Mason Gross Dance Classes Mason Gross African Ensemble Tabla Performances Weddings Rail 16 (1996-1998) Adam’s Not Funny (1998-1999) Amber Blues (2002-2004) Natural Breakdown (2002-Present)
Teaching Experience Taalim School of Indian Music, Rutherford, NJ Mason Gross Dance Department, Rutgers Christine Music Academy, Edison, NJ Lou Rose Music, Edison, NJ Academy of Music, East Brunswick, NJ Private Students Composing & Recording Experience ''Soundscapes'' Written and performed live for Mason Gross Dance Plus, December, 2007 ''Antigone'' Score composed, recorded, and performed for Mason Gross Theater Department, 2008 ''all the paths'' 2009 - Natural Breakdown – Natty B Records “inside the one” 2007 Natural Breakdown – Natty B Records Sound and lighting for Nicolas Music Center at Mason Gross Musical Profile
Funk, Rock, Jazz, Latin, and Fusion. African: Djembe, bells Indian: Tabla, Drum set Latin: Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Cajon Drum set Frame Drum Steel Drum Snare Drum Piano Teaching experience with various age groups and levels Positive, patient, and encouraging attitude toward students I enjoy teaching and spreading musical knowledge and using multi cultural instruments and style to encourage communication, understanding, and acceptance through the language of music. Tabla, Drum and Percussion Lessons New Jersey |
