Creative Musical Arts Study

If you have a child who is interested in music and are looking for a teacher to inspire and motivate, look no further. Don Peretz is not only a talented musician but a wonderful teacher whose proven method brings out the best in each individual child. Read on for more info...


The Creative Method- musical arts study

"My objective is to focus on personal growth. Whether it be masterclasses, clinics, or private instruction, my drum method is fundamentally a tool to open up one's mind through the process. I focus on the individual or group of individuals I am working with, using the mechanics of drumming or music composition as a blueprint to success in concentration, persistence, intellect, focus, patience, work ethic, and achievement! All things students use and need in all areas of their lives!

There is so much more to instrument and musical study than just learning how to play a particular instrument. That ‘something’ is appreciated by all ages and levels."

- Don Peretz

The Creative Method Private Study-
Arts education is self-discovery and growth! Arts education is the passage to facilitate your abilities, your challenges, your goals, and your true world around you. "The Creative Method" private music instruction is about looking beneath the material to have every student achieve self-confidence, understanding, self-motivation, overcome challenges, enhance creativity, and construct individuality. Students dealing with school subject challenges, social questions, learning complications, personal issues, or simply students wanting to grow and succeed in musical study, "The Creative Method" is designed to challenge those areas. Sessions with each individual are specifically designed for each student's particular goals and objectives. No two sessions or programs are alike, enhancing each student's journey to be his/her own.

The musical study and development material becomes a model for the student to grow and realize their capabilities. Abilities such as self-reliance, attaining set goals, self-confidence, self awareness, problem solving, overcoming obstacles, and learning to learn are all the underlined basis of the music development that spills into all areas of the student's life.


Areas of study:

Study of drum set/percussion- styles (rock, funk, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, jazz, odd meter, etc), technique, reading/sight-reading, improvisation, transcription, and beyond!

Contemporary Percussion study will cover most all of the percussive instruments from triangles to frame drums improvistion. Rhythmic improvisation plays a strong roll in this category as well as proper instrument technique and piece composition.


Songwriting, composition, electronic music, and theory covers the study of music notation and rhythm, ear training, and music composition. Emphasis is on being creative as well as learning the building blocks of melody and harmony. Pieces are composed and played, and a keen ear is developed. Piano skills and improvisation plays a main role as well! Composition using electronic computer music programs including Reason, Pro Tools, etc.

Contact Don at:
(646) 228-4335
dp@donperetz.com
www.donperetz.com
http://www.facebook.com/people/Don-Peretz/100000472606310


Testimonials...

Don has enjoyed considerable professional success both as a player and as a teacher. I highly recommend Don for any musical situation. I have also had occasion to send students to Don, they have enjoyed working with Don and experienced rapid growth.

-John Riley (Associate Professor Manhattan School of Music)


Don Peretz is a passionate teacher. His enthusiasm for music is contagious. He creates a comfortable friendly environment to grow as a musician. Don cares about his students and is always interested to hear about what is going on in your life. Many times I find myself applying ideas Don presents during lessons to my everyday life.

- Geoffrey Healy (Student )


Overall, his students will accomplish their
playing goals and more, learning every aspect of the art
of percussion.

- Jeff Dobronyi (student)


[Don] is a gifted teacher and a wonderful person... whose skill and commitment are first rate. His teaching is quite effective and most every other music professional with whom my son comes in contact comments on the outstanding teaching that Don imparts.

Don has also served as a mentor and big brother to my son, and has played a valuable role in my life. Don has deftly discussed important issues with Danny and provided him with an outlet for sharing his feelings and thoughts. I have profound comfort knowing that Danny has someone to speak with at any time. He is invested in Danny's musical success and pushes him to excel beyond expectation. I feel fortunate to have him teach my son drums each week.

- Leslie Yalof Garfield (mother of student - Professor of Law Pace University)