About this user
I am now accepting new students, as well as performing and recording with various artists in the DFW area.
Drums are my passion teaching is my privilege ~ it is wonderful to share my love for the instruments and pass down tradition that you just can't find in a classroom. I have had the great fortune to have been instructed by world-renown percussionists and to have shared the stage and beyond with extraordinary artists. The tips and tricks that I can pass on are a-plenty. My years of experience with students and fellow drummers has allowed me proven methods of study to improve technique, dexterity, four-way coordination, reading music, and timing skills. ~ Carol Dierking
MUSIC EDUCATION
*Private Lessons ~ Piano, Music Theory, Classical Guitar, percussion/drum set
*Texas Junior Drum Corp ~ Played on the Snare Line and performed at Trader's Village
*Wylie High School ~ 7 year protégé of Dr. Judy Mathis, world renowned judge for the National Association of Rudimental Drummers, band director, song writer and composer. Played drums/percussion/trap-set for the Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Stage Band, Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, Solo Performances, Theater Productions, (in the pit), The Choir, (accompaniment), All Region Band.
*East Texas State University ~ Orchestra, Concert Band, Music Theory, and Solos
*Texas Tech State University ~ Private Lessons with the One O`Clock Jazz Band Drummer, Music Theory, Orchestra, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble, Solo Studies
*Stephen F. Austin State University ~ Awarded full scholarship from field of over 60 candidates to study under the direction of Dr. Mel Montgomery, world renowned Percussionist and performed for Percussion Ensembles, Advanced Music Theory, Piano, Marching Band, Orchestra, Concert Band, Jazz Band, The Lumberjack Choir, Theater Productions, (in the pit), and Solo Performances
AWARDS
Numerous National Association of Jazz Educators Trophies and Certificates of Honor
"Who's Who of American Music" twice awarded
All American Hall of Fame Band Honors
Tau Beta Sigma Scroll of Honor
Outstanding Musician for the St. Mary's Fiesta Stage Band Festival - out of 27 stage bands class 1-5A
Local Talent Contest winner for Classical Guitar
Citizenship award given by the City of Wylie
All Region Band Honors three years
Numerous 1st place medals from UIL contests
Metals including 1st place for solo and ensemble at State UIL
Hometown
Wylie, TX
Country
United States