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Dan Skakun

PRIVATE LESSONS | DRUMS

I teach mostly drumset playing, particularly rock and jazz styles. I usually start with basic hand technique and snare drum reading on a practice pad followed by the addition of drumset work.

About

Dan Skakun has been teaching and playing drums professionally since 1981. He currently resides in Edmonton where he teaches at MacEwan University, The Alberta College Conservatory of Music as well as privately. Dan plays various styles of drums, but is most likely to be found playing jazz; he’s had the honour and pleasure of playing with the likes of PJ Perry, Tommy Banks, Bobby Cairns, Jim Head, Mike Rud, Andre White and many more wonderful musicians. Dan particularly enjoys playing with brushes!

Lessons

Dan offers private drum lessons online and in-person from his private studio in the Parkallen area. He teaches ages 5 to adult from beginner to advanced levels on weekday evenings and Saturdays. Styles include jazz and rock. He also helps students prepare for the MacEwan Bachelor of Music program.

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Education

Master of Arts, Aaron Copland School of Music, New York
Bachelor of Music, McGill University
Diploma (Jazz Performance), MacEwan University

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I thought Dan had a perfect blend of technique, rigor, and fun in his private drum lessons. I was challenged to an appropriate point and was never made to feel embarrassed when I couldn’t get something right away. He is a patient, thorough, quirky, and exceptional teacher!

Lindsay, Drum Student

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