I have taught hundreds of students privately throughout the valley over the years.  From young drummers exploring their interest in music to adults looking for guidance and inspiration for active musical projects, I give my students the tools needed to find their voice as musicians and develop their own style.

I currently teach at Brindley’s Music Center in Chandler, Premiere Performing Arts Academy in East Mesa and a private studio in West Mesa, Arizona.  

For lessons and information on clinics and other services,
Email me at Aaron@AaronBland.com

Background:

I started studying drums with Rob Laytham (Modern Drummer Magazine columnist and author) for several years before moving to Arizona.  This is where I leaned basic techniques, reading drum set music, mastering ostinatos and the concept of melodic and rhythmic accompaniment on my way to 4-limb independence.

I participated and performed in concert bands, jazz bands, theatre, and choir groups throughout High-School and worked with marching band gurus Joe Leroux, and Wardell King to later come back to several High-Schools and teach.

I continued private study with Bobby Domings to expand my knowledge of poly-rhythms, odd-time playing, linear rhythms and time functioning patterns.

Every chance I got, I would take private lessons with touring drummers and clinicians including Mike Mangini (Extreme, Steve Vai, Guiness-fastest drummer in the world), Gary Chaffee (jazz guru), Jonathan Mover (Aretha Franklin, Fuel, Alice Cooper, Shakira), and Jim Chapin (moeller method originator).

I still attend clinics and seminars with leading drummers in the industry and study with anyone I can to expand my knowledge of a seemingly endless world of creative rhythmic ideas.

-teaching Cory Domings, age 5

Check out lesson resources that you can get online covering all aspects of “Wielding the Sticks” from the colloquially named book of the same title.