The Instructor
My name is Dexter Verrill, and playing the drum kit is my passion. I am married to my beautiful wife, Rachael, and currently have no children. We both grew up in Maine, one in the next town over from the other, and still live in this peaceful state.
I have been practicing the drums for many years now (10 to be exact), learning from some of the best drumming instructors from around the world through an online education program entitled Drumeo--some of which included Pat Petrillo, Tony Royster Jr., Thomas Lang, Larnell Lewis, Eric Moore and many others.
I just want to say "Thanks!" to you for stopping by my website. My job is to provide that inspiring lesson, that motivating topic that teaches you to play drums and become that seasoned musician.
My job is to help you find your voice in your drum playing--that thing that makes you unique, that points you out in the crowd of a thousand drummers (maybe even a million).
With a passion to play the drums comes the passion to teach the drums.
Available Booking Hours:
Monday - Friday; 3-7pm
I will not book student sessions after 6:30pm (for a half hour session) or 6:00pm (for an hour session).
You must sign up for at least one (1) half hour session ($15) to be a student.
You are only required to pay for the scheduled sessions that you (the student, parent, or guardian of the students) and I have agreed to. There is no commitment for me to return.
EDUCATION
Timing
A sense that develops as the foundation of all drummers.
THE PILLARS
Independence
Using all four of your limbs to play different parts of the kits.
Dynamics
Knowing the difference between soft and hard and how to apply them to music.
Speed and Control
Reaching those blazing speeds without carelessness.
Notation and Value
Learning how to read and write your own drum parts, as well as other's.
Soloing
Applying what you've learned in a creative way to make your very own unique drum solo.
Rudiments
Learning basic stickings to form the most complicated of grooves, beats and fills.
Metronome
Practicing with a machine that keeps you on beat.
Play Along
Breaking down your favorite songs and playing along with them.
Live Performance @ Victory Christian Church