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Testimonials - Larry Bennett, Austin Keeble |
Since
Dustin began taking weekly drum lessons in Nov. 2005,
his skills have progressed quickly. Larry Bennett obviously
has a great deal of experience teaching music to younger
students, and my 9 year-old son really enjoys his lessons.
Larry has just the right blend of drum expertise, sensitivity,
patience, humor, and even silliness to engage my child
week after week in a way that makes him feel respected
and able to complete each lesson with talent and skill.
Our experience with Larry has been a delight! Thanks!
Denise
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Larry teaches my daughter Jasmine drums, and she has
rapidly progressed from knowing nothing about the instrument
to playing along with songs convincingly, in time. I'm
a musician myself, and it delights me to see Jasmine's
enthusiasm... she practices every day with no prompting
from me. She also always mentions funny things that
Larry says. they seem to have great rapport. I credit
Larry for being an awesome, hightly experienced, fun,
nice and inspiring teacher.
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My 13-year-old daughter has been taking drum lessons
with Larry Bennett for about half a year now. The experience
has been amazingly positive for her. In fact, three
months into her lessons, she asked to increase her weekly
lesson time from half an hour, to a full hour. Just
recently, she requested to increase her lesson time
by another half-hour, to an hour and a half per week.
Obviously she not only feels incredibly comfortable
with, but inspired by, Larry and his teaching methods.
Larry has gone above and beyond his role as teacher,
by sponsoring my daughter in a special drumming project
for her school, and communicating regularly on her progress
with her middle school homeroom teacher. Last but by
no means least, Larry is most cordial as well as very
responsive to parents' questions and concerns. I would
recommend Larry unconditionally to any adult or child
wishing to study with him.
--- Barbara Andrews, Boulder parent.
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I can highly recommend Larry's teaching abilities (on
the drums) without reservation. My son walked in with
no knowledge and even a failed attempt with other teachers.
Somehow in a very short time, after the very first lesson
Larry gave Daniel just the right amount of encouragement,
direction and know how to have him practicing and really
sounding good. For a student with no musical background
and a slight interest Daniel has improved and enjoyed
his lessons from day one. I am delighted to endorse
this schools professional quality...
Sincerely, the Mom
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I wanted to write you to tell you what an incredible
job you're doing with Alex. He is having such a great
time and truly enjoys his lessons with you. Even though
I don't know a whole lot about music, I can tell his
playing's improved! You've been able to connect with
him in a way we haven't seen before and it's truly affecting
Alex in a positive way. We can't thank you enough. Keep
up the great work!!
Thanks, Monica and David.
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Larry, in the short time I took lessons with you, I
really learned a lot and enjoyed focusing on the fundamentals
of which I had always pushed aside before. In addition,
I think you are a super guy and it's been great becoming
friends.
Ben Phillips
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I'm about 80% finished with our bands first CD and I
want to send you a copy. Also a special thanks for helping
me realize one of my greatest dreams. Thank you! Our
band is doing great and people are loving our music.
We have been able to book 8 gigs in the next 6-weeks
with out so much as a phone call. We are enjoying a
great reputation. Larry, I know you are a pretty humble
guy but, I absolutely would not be in this wonderful
position without you. Thanks again.
David Wright
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To Whom It May Concern:
My son Matthew has been taking drum lessons from Larry
Bennett for the past 6 years. During the course of our
introductory meeting, I laid out what I wanted Matthew's
drum education to encompass. The primary quality I emphasized
at that time was BALANCE. I wanted Matthew to have a
strong fundamental percussion education (be able to
read music) but I also wanted Larry to develop Matthew's
ear training. I also wanted a balance between technical
training and songs that Matthew wanted to play, in order
to keep his interest high. Matthew has an interest in
many musical styles, ie rock, country and jazz, and
I expressed a desire to have his drum instruction account
for his varied interests. Larry has done an excellent
job of achieving these goals. Matthew has won several
drum competitions thanks in large part to Larry's guidance.
Larry has also developed a very relaxed relationship
with Matthew and has created an atmosphere in which
Matthew looks forward to each lesson. Without reservation
I would recommend Larry Bennett as a drum teacher.
Thank you, Paul R. Thomas
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RE: Larry Bennett
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:
My eight-year-old son, Cameron, has been taking drum
lessons from Larry Bennett for six years. I would recommend
Larry as a drum teacher without any hesitation. I have
been in the music business for most of my life and am
a former teacher, so I have rather high standards and
expectations in this area. My husband and I are very
pleased with Larry's teaching methods, ability and professionalism.
He is always prompt, well-prepared and energetic. Larry
makes the lessons challenging and introduces enough
variety to keep a young child interested. We like the
fact that he mixes traditional music theory with contemporary
styles; we feel that Cameron already has a solid background
that will help him in whatever musical path he chooses
in the future, thanks to Larry's instruction. Over the
course of the past year, Cameron has not only made remarkable
progress in his drum-playing, but he has also developed
tremendous respect for Larry as a mentor and friend.
Sincerely, Susan M Gallion
OCEANBIRD MUSIC AN ASCAP PUBLISHING COMPANY
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In my opinion, Larry Bennett is a wonderful teacher.
I really admire his ability to communicate rhythmic
ideas to my young son, Martin, in a way that is easily
understood. Martin loves to practice his drums at home
and always gets excited when he knows he is getting
a lesson.
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Larry Bennett is more than just a great drum teacher…he
is a good friend. Often times he will call my house
just to make sure that my daughter Ann understood her
previous drum lesson. We are often times late to his
school, yet Larry always takes the time to give Ann
her full hour. We really appreciate that! Larry is just
as much a blessing as he is talented.
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My son Jesse has been taking drum lessons from Larry
Bennett for about 3 years now. In that time, Jesse has
improved dramatically. Larry's interesting mix of incorporating
humor and seriousness into the lesson certainly enhances
the learning environment; I'm very impressed! I'm looking
forward to having Jesse continue his musical studies
with Larry. I would recommend him as a drum teacher
to anyone who is serious about taking drum lessons.
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Larry, I had a great time leaning from you. As I mentioned
before, I think you are an excellent teacher. I leaned
so much in the past 6 weeks and am very pleased with
the results. James also thinks I've made a great improvement,
and that's a real good thing since he has to listen
to my playing all the time! With my coordination skills,
drumming is often very challenging. But, it's been so
much fun, and I think I owe that to your good teaching
technique of combining enough fun and challenge in each
practice.
Thanks again, Noriko
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Larry,
I wanted to let you know that Jimmy has been accepted
as a bass player in Spirit of JSU's drum corp. He
will travel all summer competing against other Drum
Corp International programs. He loved marching in
the snare line w/Kennesaw Mountain High School this
fall (they came in 4th in the country)... He is
now involved in wind ensemble, jazz band, percussion
ensemble and he's also taking set lesson through
the conservatory at the high school. Thanks again
for all you have done for him. He would not be where
he is right now without your expertise and dedication.
Please keep in touch w/us.
Take Care, Cindy O'Neill
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