Private Lessons, Master Classes, Special Events, Concerts
Genres/Styles:
Classical, Jazz, Rock, Other
Music Sample:
Lesson Information
Rates:
My Studio $40/Hour $25/half hour ~ In your home $50/hour
Location:
My Home/Business Studio or Student's Home
Ages Taught:
9 to Adult
Levels Taught:
All Levels
Recitals:
Education/Experience
BA in Music, Rutgers University, NJ Mason Gross School of the Arts Taalim School of Indian Music, Rutherford, NJ Rhythm Riders School in Ahmedabad, India Teachers & Mentors: Pandit Divyang Vakil, Tony Reedus, Scott Martin, Pat Petrillo, Ralph Peterson, Robert Benford, Stanely Cowell, and Tony D’Nicola
Biography/Personal Statement
Vincent is a multi-instrumentalist, specializing in drum set, Tabla and Percussion. He works with the Taalim School of Indian Music in Rutherford, NJ and has studied and performed at the Rhythm Riders Institute in Ahmedabad, India. Both of these schools are run by World renowned Guru, Pandit Divyang Vakil. Vincent Graduated from Rutgers with a BA in Music and has strong knowledge of western music and percussion. He has also studied West African, Afro-cuban, and Brazilian music. Vincent is currently employed at the Mason Gross School of the arts Dance department as an accompanist. He has also toured nationally and currently plays with the group Natural breakdown on drum set and percussion.
Teaching Experience
Taalim School of Indian Music, Rutherford, NJ Mason Gross Dance Department, Rutgers Christine Music Academy, Edison, NJ Lou Rose Music, Edison, NJ Academy of Music, East Brunswick, NJ Private Students
Composing & Recording Experience
"Soundscapes" Written and performed live for Mason Gross Dance Plus, December, 2007 "Antigone" Score composed, recorded, and performed for Mason Gross Theater Department, 2008 "all the paths" 2009 - Natural Breakdown – Natty B Records “inside the one” 2007 Natural Breakdown – Natty B Records Sound and lighting for Nicolas Music Center at Mason Gross
Musical Profile
Funk, Rock, Jazz, Latin, and Fusion. African: Djembe, bells Indian: Tabla, Drum set Latin: Congas, Bongos, Timbales, Cajon Drum set Frame Drum Steel Drum Snare Drum Piano
Additional Information
Visit Vincentpiercepercussion.com 732.266.9631
Vincent has teaching experience with various age groups and levels. He is positive, patient, and encouraging toward students, and enjoys teaching and spreading musical knowledge by using multi cultural instruments and style to encourage communication, understanding, and acceptance through the language of music.
