Musical Instruction With A Positive Influence
Private drum & percussion lessons with certified instructor Ken Culmone, teaching students ages 4 to 74 in his home studio for more than 30 years.
A Positive Influence, One Rhythm At A Time
Music—the universal language—is intrinsic to all cultures and is a very powerful influence that can be used to edify or destroy lives and societies. In similar manner, a highly qualified instructor who becomes revered by his students for his social or technical musical skills can also become a very powerful influence upon them. And as with any great power, Ken is convinced that great responsibility should be taken to ensure the way we create, experience, and teach music has a positive influence upon all. For this reason, over the past 45 years, Ken has collected and used edifying recorded music containing exciting drum rhythms from all over the world in his private percussion instruction. He has also strived to be a good example to his students in appearance, word, and deed.
Learning to play a musical instrument is one of the few activities that not only stimulates a musician’s whole brain, but which results in the brain becoming highly connected! This benefit elicits surprising enhancements in a student’s attention to detail, memorization, cognitive and emotional maturation, academic and social problem solving, planning, strategizing, and language learning—not to mention physical coordination and development! If you’d be more comfortable with a second opinion on the matter, check out this cool 5-minute animated documentary video!
The Science Of A Musical Brain
Want a second opinion? Watch this short animated documentary on how learning music builds a highly connected brain.
The Numbers Back It Up
+62 pts
Student musicians score an average of about 62 points higher on their SATs than non-musician peers.
The College Board, Profile of College-Bound Seniors, 2006
71%
71% of Americans surveyed believe teenagers who play an instrument are less likely to have disciplinary problems.
Gallup Poll, “American Attitudes Toward Music,” 2003
9 in 10
Nine out of ten adults and teenagers who play instruments agree that music making brings the family closer together.
Music Making and Our Schools, American Music Conference, 2000
~100%
Nearly all past winners of the prestigious Siemens Westinghouse Competition in Math, Science, and Technology play one or more musical instruments.
The Midland Chemist (American Chemical Society), Feb. 2005
+22%
Students in top-quality music programs scored 22% better in English and 20% better in math than students in deficient programs.
Journal for Research in Music Education, June 2007
What Students & Parents Say
“I have been taking lessons with Ken for coming up on a year and a half, let me tell you his method works! He’s clearly very knowledgeable in all kinds of music and percussion and I never feel like there is something he can’t answer. After taking lessons with Ken for this long I without a doubt have improved immensely as a drummer, and his curriculum has positioned me in a place where I feel like I have a grasp on the fundamentals while also having the freedom to improvise on the drum kit to my heart’s content. 10/10 I recommend Ken for any student of percussion, young or old, experienced or not!”
“Our son started taking drum lessons from Ken when he was four years old. Ken was not only a great drum teacher but a great influence as our son grew into his teenage years and beyond. Our son is currently on a mission and Ken is still a great example to him. I was very impressed with the way Ken varied his teaching approach with our son. A 4 year old has a very short attention span and Ken made learning and practicing fun. He later used much more advanced methods to speed up his improvement. I would recommend Ken Culmone to anyone who wants to learn how to play the drums no matter what age they might be.”
“I started looking for a drum teacher in the area back in January and came across Ken’s Culmone Percussion Ltd. It was a perfect fit with his location, expertise, and personality! I have been taking lessons with Ken for about 6 months now. I like how lessons build on one another and allow me to gradually improve my skills. Ken definitely knows what he’s doing! His flexibility in scheduling has also been very helpful. With a busy adult life, something ought to come up every once in a while. Ken has always been very accommodating and tried his best to work around my schedule. Give Ken a shot! You won’t regret it!”
Ready To Start Drumming?
Schedule your FREE introductory lesson today. Call Ken directly or request a time online, and he’ll help you get started the right way.