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* Motivated students 13 years old and above will be accepted for instruction.
* Multi-Hour Lessons (minimum two-hour lessons) are a great way to maximize your study time. Regardless of a desire to do a multi-hour lesson on your first lesson, it should only be one hour, unless you are from out of town. 
* Audio taping of lessons is acceptable, but video taping is prohibited.

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Studio-Location
The studio is located in the city of Montreal, Quebec (about ten minutes from Mount Royal Park). The only time I am at this Studio-Location, is when teaching and I do NOT accept calls when teaching. All lessons are by appointment, only.There are no walk-ins!

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Lesson Rates lessons are one hour. (All taxes included)

Individual Lesson Rate
$40.00 per lesson. Paying as you go. (one lesson at a time) You can choose to schedule weekly, bi-weekly, or “as-arranged”. or...

$36.00 per lesson (minimum 2 lessons per month) again, you can choose to schedule weekly, bi-weekly, or “as-arranged”. or..

Educational-Packages
You will be charged at an additionally discounted lesson rate, per lesson.

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* Weekly Schedule
Sunday through Thursday 12:30 pm to 8:00 pm (Friday afternoon instruction available only during the summer.)
* Additional lesson times considered upon request.

Re-Scheduling Lessons: When you book lessons with me in the rotation, that is YOUR reserved-slot and you are responsible for it. If you must re-schedule your lesson for sickness or emergency, you must give 24 hours advanced notice (latest 2:00 pm the day before your scheduled lesson).    Multiple cancellations will put your reserved-slot in jeopardy._________________________________

Bruno D. Drum hobbyist

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Frequently Asked Questions

Question: Do you teach children under 13 years old?
Answer: No, only in exceptional cases. If possible I will refer a qualified teacher who does..

Question: Do I need to own a drum set to start taking lessons?
Answer: No, "bare bones" beginning students will need a blank music manuscript book & drumsticks.

Question: Is it necessary to learn to "read" music?
Answer: Music illiteracy will impede your music education. Most importantly, the written musical language is the most effective tool for teaching and learning..

Question: How long & often do I practise?
Answer: It is recommended to practise daily. Your benefit is proportionate to the time and effort applied to your studies. (Minumim 45 minutes, daily, is suggested).