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Earl TalbotDRUMMER / MUSIC PRODUCER / EDUCATOREarl provides a broad range of drumming methods and techniques, including American University standards to Central and West African teachings. His track record demonstrates rhythmic mastery and music business expertise through international recording, touring, and production experience.Qualifications Summary Top Ten chart topping success throughout Europe, North Africa, and The Middle- East, writing and touring with NOMADS Yakalelo (TFI / Sony France). Independently produces, writes, and masters music. His works are published by Oprah Winfrey Music for broadcast, worldwide, on THE OPRAH WINFREY SHOW, DR. OZ, OPRAH RADIO, and THE O NETWORK.Trained and performed in Younde, CAMEROON with teacher Christian Bourdon. Regarded as the first American to comprehend and accompany local performers with the poly-rhythms of BIKUTSI. Founder and Director of THE DRUM SCHOOL, providing instruction and guidance to musicians, from beginners to professionals. In-depth experience recording and touring as Drummer and Collaborator with band POI DOG PONDERING. Winner of the National Drum Competition TROPHY SONOR in France, receiving diploma and Teachers Certificate from SONOR drum company / Honor Music Europe.Education and TrainingDiploma, Professors Agree SONORAkanga Music School, Besancon / Paris, FrancePercussion MajorLawrence University, Appelton, Wisc., USAFilm and Performance StudiesSchool of the Art Institute, Chicago, Il., USASound Engineering StudiesColumbia College, Chicago, Il. USA
The Drum School provides clear and concise instruction to musicians who seek a greater understanding of rhythm and the ability to perform accurately within tempo.From beginners to professionals, our private lessons give the expertise and encouragement to take ones performance to the next level.Studies for developing technique (dexterity, coordination, independence of limbs, etc.) are prioritized under our emphasis on timekeeping.Our exclusive balance of academic and applicative training is derived from an appreciation of a broad range of methods and techniques, including American University standards to Central and West African teachings.
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ALL STYLESALL LEVELSDrum Set, Snare, Mallets, Hand Drums, and Auxiliary PercussionWe provide training for instrumentalists and vocalists seeking to enhance their ability to:•Comprehend Rhythm•Subdivide Tempo•Keep Tempo•Read and Write Music•Improvise freely•Record and PerformUpon a brief assessment of each players current skill level, a custom routine of exercises is assigned for daily practice. Students are required to keep a practice journal for lesson plans and logging practice hours.Training with a metronome for mastery of each exercise and musical application is mandatory.Music production studies include:•Hands-on Desk top recording•Digital editing•Pro Tools
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LESSON RATES1 Hour Lesson.......$801/2 Hour Lesson....$45MASTER CLASSES K-8........................$500 High School.........$750 University...........$1500PRODUCTION SERVICESProducing, Editing, Mixing, Recording1 Hour...................$175Click Shop to check for Bulk Rates!
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September 23, 2011 115 Bourbon St.

October 1, 2011 Durty Nellies

December 3, 2011 Metro

January 14, 2011 Paramount Theatre

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"Earl Talbot has been a drum set artist/ clinician at Lawrence University Conservatory of Music where his master class and individual lessons were truly an inspiration for my students. His knowledge and grasp of performance techniques of popular West African drum set styles are rare to come by in the U.S. He opened up a whole new world of groove possibilities for my students and me, while demonstrating ways to practice in how to achieve learning these DEEP POCKET RHYTHMS. Thank you, Earl!"Dane RichesonProfessor of Music and Director of Percussion Studies at Lawrence University "Earl displays genuine faith, compassion, and dedication towards his students and their abilities to create music. Through my own learning experience, his teaching has helped me mature as a drummer as well as a music lover. Earls guidance has opened up my mind and body for an honest understanding and appreciation of rhythm and feel, something that will live with me forever. Sharing his knowledge and wisdom has allowed myself to open up clearer communication channels on a musical level with the bands I record, which has ultimately helped me become a better producer. Im lucky to have Earl in my life and happy that he has become one of my closest friends."Sean OKeefe ProducerEarl has a fluidity as a musician that cant help but inspire others. Be it rock and jazz or the poly-rhythms of Cameroon, Talbot is capable of most anything percussive. His real talent, however, is his inexhaustible patience and enthusiasm for music. Any student of his is lucky. Patrick StumpMusician / ProducerEarl Talbot is a wonderfully patient, enthusiastic, and supportive percussion teacher who is sincerely interested in his students lives beyond drumming. He is an accomplished and award-winning percussionist who has traveled the globe to develop his skill and knowledge; yet Earl still has the humility and larger-than-life personality to relate beautifully with our middle school son.During the lessons, Earl is fully engaged and appears to be having at least as much fun as our son is. With real-world success in marketing many of his original pieces, Earl guides our son in creating, recording, and evaluating his own music utilizing technology-a must for any student who considers incorporating music into some aspect of his career. We are very grateful to have this amazing role model in our young sons life. Sincerely, Barbara Herr Parent, NapervilleI have been playing drums for many years and have had several drum teachers.Never has any one instructor influenced my playing like Earl! My rhythmic pulse and fluidity around the kit has improved more than I would have ever imaged.Thank You Earl!Mike Messina
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