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Krost
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They say it’s never too late to start! As an adult, choosing to start drum lessons with Chris at Dynamic Drum School has been one of the greatest joys in my life! Growing up, I had always wanted to learn and just never committed to it. I decided to go for it, and I have really fallen in love with playing the drums! It’s with the support, guidance, and help of Chris. He is an amazing drummer and instructor, he knows exactly how to approach each student and scaffold accordingly. Dynamic Drum School offers a really great curriculum with helpful resources and supports for practicing. As someone who loves learning, Dynamic Drum School is not just a drum lesson, it is a whole bank and wealth of knowledge and resource. Chris is patient and kind. He does a great job not only teaching, but meeting you where you are at. It takes a lot of expertise and knowledge to be able to what he does. And he does it well! Having taken lessons 3.5 years, I can’t recommend Dynamic Drum School more, I am very happy with my experience thus far.
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This review is long over due but Chris at Dynamic Drum School is an excellent instructor with a vast range of experiences and education under his belt. I went to learn jazz drum set and as a new student to the instrument, I couldn't have picked a better teacher to start with. Chris has a background in jazz but is very well versed in all styles and can help you get better at whatever your goals are (technique, style, performance, repertoire, etc.). I think one of the most valuable things about him is that he is a great teacher. He can break things down, analyze your playing, and give you feedback on how to improve. He does this thoughtfully and makes it individualized. He's very organized, patient, and has online accounts for students to track their progress, view training programs, and access learning resources. Chris also offers zoom or in person sessions and is great at teaching kids (although he can teach any age, from beginner to advanced). Don't waste time with other teachers that tell you there's only one way to hold a stick or only one way to play the bass drum. Whether you want to learn to play drums, songs, make performance videos, or brush up technique, or just be all around better drummer, Chris is your guy. Thanks Chris!
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I had a wonderful experience taking lessons from Chris Lemp at his Dynamic Drum School. "Dynamic" is really the word! Though I've been playing for 20 years, I wanted to work on the basics, and Chris expertly developed an approach tailored to fit my needs. The materials and exercises he introduced me to have proved invaluable, and his teaching style is affable and relaxed -- good for beginners or advanced players. Highly recommended!
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My son and daughter stared lessons with Chris about 2 or 3 months ago. We looked into many teachers, but my kids really liked Chris the best. He has a lot of teaching experience with young students (My kids are 8 and 10) and is super patient. After observing Chris teach a few lessons, I was impressed how he figured out that my children learn differently. He really gears the lessons to fit how they each pick things up differently. He is teaching them songs they both really like. My son likes AC/DC and the Foo Fighters and my daughter likes music from Frozen and Taylor Swift. He is happy to teach them the songs they like and they have a ton a fun at the lessons. Overall Chris is really great with kids and I highly recommend him.
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My 10 year old daughter had an interest in playing the drums for years. I was very hesitant because of the noise. My daughter kept insisting on playing drums and starting lessons, so I finally thought we would give it a try. About a 1 1/2 years ago we brought our daughter in for a trial lesson at the Dynamic Drum School and she loved it. I talked to Chris about the noise situation and he spent a lot of time explaining the different options for us. He did a lot of research for the different types of drum sets we could get (I really appreciated him taking the time to do that because I had no clue where to start). We settled on an electronic set that he recommended and my daughter is so happy. She really looks forward to her lesson every week and spends time practicing too. Chris is really great with her. He is really patient and enthusiastic when he teaches. My daughter is a little rocker and Chris teaches her lots of punk and rock songs that she loves. I have really been amazed at the progress she has made while studying with Chris for only a 1 1/2 years. I really recommend Chris to any parent that wants a trustworthy, patient and fun teacher for their child.
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I used to take drum lessons and played in the Jazz band when I was in High School, but it had been over 20 years since I had played. I really wanted to start playing drums again and wanted to find a teacher that could teach me jazz, traditional grip and some other fun styles of drumming. I searched all over Orange County and tried several teachers, but once I had my trial lesson with Chris I knew he was just what I was looking for. He really knows his stuff. He studied with some incredible jazz legends like Alan Dawson, Joe Morello, John Riley and Bob Moses. He has helped me greatly with my technique and understanding how to play jazz. He breaks things down like the Moeller technique and different jazz concepts really well. I feel like I am able grasp things more quickly because of how well he explains things. We have also gotten into Afro-Cuban, funk, Motown and blues drumming. If you are looking to improve your technique or learn about jazz and other styles, Chris will definitely meet any expectations you might have.
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”Our son had been struggling in school with Math when he started with Chris. After a year of studying with him our son’s scores have continued to improve. Chris really stresses counting and rhythm and it really seems to help. Chris is extremely patient and positive when explaining something new. He never gets frustrated if my son doesn't get something right away.“

“I’m a college student who wanted to learn an instrument for a hobby. I’ve tried a few before but never really got into it. Chris made me love not only the drums but also music in general! His passion for drumming is noticeable in the way he teaches his students. He is very patient and he prepares an individual lesson for each one depending on their learning capacity. Whichever level you are at, makes sure to take his class! You are sure to gain a lot and have a great time!”

Kim C. Lakewood, CA

“I have been playing drums and music for close to 10 years, with lots of live playing experience. With that being said, I knew there were a lot of holes to fill in for my playing and especially my practicing/discipline. I also wanted to study jazz. Chris is a patient, flexible, and talented musician and drummer and knows how to keep the lessons fun and interesting. He knows how to design the perfect lesson tailored to each students’ needs, and did I mention that he is also an incredible drummer and jazz player himself?! I am eternally grateful to have found Chris as a teacher and wholeheartedly recommend him to any and all levels of drummer or aspiring drummer.” 

Robert C. Anaheim, CA

““Chris is an AMAZING drum teacher. Fun and organized. He was so good with my 7 year old that I decided to take lessons myself. Can’t say enough good things.”

 

Ariel A . Irvine

“Chris, I just wanted to pass on my gratitude to you for all the progress we have made the last few months. Your guidance has given me the inspiration and a belief that I can be a very good drummer. I like your overall approach to teaching drumming skills. I especially like how you break the instruction down into smaller pieces to make things easier to learn. Thanks again and please feel free to use me as a reference as I would be more than happy to recommend you to anyone that is interested in learning how to play the drums.” Sincerely, JK 

J.K. Newport Beach, CA

“Dear Chris, Good Luck on your move. We will miss you. You are an incredible teacher and truly have a gift. Best of Luck!”

Virginia H. Pelham, NY

“Our daughter was 5 and very shy when she started taking lessons with Chris. We thought she might be too young, but after 3 years with Chris, we are so happy she started when she did. She has become much more outgoing and her confidence level has grown as well. I really think Chris’ positive reinforcement and patience has been an important factor in the change.”

Samantha Thomas Scarsdale, NY

“We will miss you incredibly, as you have made a huge difference in Julian’s life.  Being successful in drumming and spending time with a great role model who just “gets” him has been so important to Julian’s confidence and self-worth this past year.  Thank you for working with Julian so sensitively and for making a difference in his life. All the best.”

Deborah K. Pelham, NY

“My daughter Kayleen is 11 years old.  She’s been taking lessons for the past few months with Chris.  Each time I take her to class I feel at ease, knowing that she’s in good hands. I love to hear her play the drums with him and hear her laughter and joy.  Chris has found the most amazing techniques to teach our daughter, he realized that she is very visual and he came up with a way to compliment her style of learning.  I recommend him to any parents, as I have seen first hand how good he is with kids. He finds a way to work with each child, so they can learn to love music.” 

Siri A. Irvine, CA

​”My son has been taking drum lessons with Chris for over two years. He really loves it. I don’t have to beg him to practice, he always does it on his own. Chris always is fun and so positive with my son. He is a really great role model for young kids. You can tell he really loves to teach. I would highly recommend him to anyone.” 

Elizabeth Peters, Irvine, CA

“​I used to be a working drummer, but had a couple kids and had to stop drumming for over 10 years. Now the kids are getting older and I wanted to get back into it. I was looking for a teacher that had a lot of experience with jazz drumming and also other styles. Chris studied with three of my favorite drummers; Joe Morello, John Riley and Alan Dawson. It is a little frustrating getting back into drumming. I can’t play things that I used to be able to. Chris has amazing patience and he keeps me focused and positive in the process. His knowledge about jazz drumming is really great and I am glad I found him.” 

John Cantor, Irvine, CA

“Chris was my son’s first drum teacher in NY before Chris moved to CA. He gave him the passion and the will, to learn both the music theory and how to master the rudiments. Chris also prepared him perfectly for the NYSSMA test, allowing him to get a high score. He also helped my son listen and break down songs that he liked, letting him learn in a fun way to perfectly recreate the songs he loves. His patience and his professionalism have made Chris the best drum teacher my son has had to this day”. 

Magali A - Larchmont, NY

“I always wanted to play the drums growing up, but my parents thought the drums were to loud. So, now that I am an adult (62) I decided to take up drum lessons. I found Chris on the internet and have thoroughly enjoyed the lessons over the past year and a half. I can now play along to my favorite records by Dave Brubeck and Miles Davis. Thanks Chris.”

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Kim C. Lakewood, CA

“I’m a college student who wanted to learn an instrument for a hobby. I’ve tried a few before but never really got into it. Chris made me love not only the drums but also music in general! His passion for drumming is noticeable in the way he teaches his students. He is very patient and he prepares an individual lesson for each one depending on their learning capacity. Whichever level you are at, makes sure to take his class! You are sure to gain a lot and have a great time!”

 

Robert C. Anaheim, CA

“I have been playing drums and music for close to 10 years, with lots of live playing experience. With that being said, I knew there were a lot of holes to fill in for my playing and especially my practicing/discipline. I also wanted to study jazz. Chris is a patient, flexible, and talented musician and drummer and knows how to keep the lessons fun and interesting. He knows how to design the perfect lesson tailored to each students’ needs, and did I mention that he is also an incredible drummer and jazz player himself?! I am eternally grateful to have found Chris as a teacher and wholeheartedly recommend him to any and all levels of drummer or aspiring drummer.” 

Ariel A. Irvine

“Chris is an AMAZING drum teacher. Fun and organized. He was so good with my 7 year old that I decided to take lessons myself. Can’t say enough good things.”

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