Brian Adler- Drummer, Composer, Teacher

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Teaching

In addition to performing and composing, Brian Adler has a great passion for teaching. Adler believes strongly in molding his curriculum to fit each studenth. Some key points that are generally covered: recognition and internalization of rhythms, the history of the instrument, sound production, technical efficiency, improvisation, as well as how to practice.

Brian Adler is currently on faculty at the Larchmont Music Academy, Hoff Barthelson Music School, as well as maintaning his own private practice. He has presented clinics at University of Oregon, Jersey City University, and Hoff Barthelson Conservatory. In 2003-2005, Adler taught alongside Ran Blake in his Development of Long Term Melodic Memory course and Hankus Netsky with his Jazz Theory course, both at the New England Conservatory, Boston.

Brian Adler is currently available to teach private lessons in the NY/Southern CT regions.

He is also available to give clinics, master classes and workshops at High Schools, Colleges, and or Camps.

Click here to contact Brian Adler regarding teaching.

Students can click here for practice sheets.