DRUM TEACHER: Tom Coyne
Tom is a talented all-around drummer, teaching rock, funk, jazz, and marching percussion styles. His focus on combining reading and playing techniques make his students excel quickly, and several have gone on to place in competitions and perform professionally. He is currently seeking a publisher for his new drum method book: The Tom Coyne Drum Teachers Guide.
EDUCATION & TEACHING EXPERIENCE:
- Graduate of Percussion Institute of Technology (1989)
- Member of Vic Firth Education Team
- St. Anthony High School, Long Beach, drum teacher
- Townsend Jr. High School, drum coach
- The Music Store, drum teacher since 1991
PERFORMANCE and RECORDING HIGHLIGHTS:
- Almost Beautiful feature film (The Last Dance, 2007)
- Once Beautiful, Whispers in Rage, Staring at the Sky (The Last Dance 1997 - 2005)
- Dichotomy (The Prophetess, 1996)
- US Tours with The Last Dance and Prophetess
- Fullerton College Jazz Festival
- Long Beach Community Band
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