SOME STUDENT TESTIMONIALS

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• Eddie is a gifted teacher. He has the Midas touch who deeply cares about his students. Our son started with him when he was 6 and Eddie has successfully retained his interest in drumming. We are very grateful to have Eddie in our lives!
  Afreen Alam    

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  Ed is an inspiration to my 8-year-old son! He is extremely patient and relates to my son as if he was an equal. I'm impressed with how much my son has learned in such a short time. Ed is the best!
  Mara A.    

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  Eddie is the consummate teacher. He’s a master drummer and we’re so lucky to have him here in Dobbs Ferry. My son has been taking lessons from him for almost two years now. We kept it up virtually when COVID happened and it’s been a blessing. He’s caring, communicative, supportive, and gives a gentle push to do better, which we appreciate.
  Dalia Spektor  

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  Ed is not only the best instructor - smart, patient, professional, and kind - but he’s a world-class musician in his own right. He focuses on technique, foundations, music theory, and history for every genre, creating a well-rounded session. Also, his studio is well-equipped with the most up-to-date tools - and the dual drum sets on a real stage are amazing. Ed is also frequently available outside of the studio to answer questions or help with at-home practice. My son is not always patient for one-on-one instruction, but this is his FAVORITE class, and his practice has shown huge improvement week to week.
  Beth Maass

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  The classes are tailored and structured to ensure steady progress and learning. Ed Bettinelli is an expert instructor who develops personalized learning plans based on abilities and goals. He is a master musician able to both inspire and teach his students.
  Adam Cricchio    

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"Ed's vast knowledge of the forms and mechanics of drumming is complemented by his ability to articulate new concepts in understandable ways." "He articulates his deep understanding of the time and space of drumming through both instruction and demonstration. The experience of seeing and hearing Ed relay the fundamentals of a particular lesson or exercise not only instructs but inspires as well." "Ed breaks down the complexities of drumming, and of music in general, into accessible, easily understood components, yet stresses the importance of "feel" and the organic rhythms that grow from these structures and forms.' 

Marty Sheridan, NY

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"You've just got to pick yourself up and take lessons to learn the things that are not working. There are tons of drummers that I played with who deserve thanks, like Myron Grombacher and Mark Craney. And there was this drummer in New York City named Ed Bettinelli, who helped me a lot. We sat up at the Drummers Collective for five hours a day for two weeks and just practiced. When I went back to the band they noticed a big difference. Ed helped me develop better chops that really helped me get my confidence back."
(Modern Drummer February 91 "Cinderella's Fred Coury")

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"Ed pinpoints your strengths and weaknesses and can tell you specifically what exercises to do in order to improve on them. Ed provides space and direction for you to express yourself creatively.
What I appreciate most about learning from Ed is his willingness to share his knowledge and his talent as a musician as well as a teacher."
Jenny Barbosa, NY

 

"Ed emphasizes rudimentary elements, which I find the key to learning any instrument and he keeps it interesting and challenging by creating multiple exercises to tackle simultaneously. Listening to Ed play at the beginning of a lesson, especially when I've been having some trouble with something is often my motivation to keep trying harder. Even when fumbling through the simplest of exercises, Ed creates a relaxed atmosphere that gives me the ability to brush off mistakes and keep trying without embarrassment."
Carra Pelc, NYC

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"As I walked through the Hells Kitchen section of Manhattan to the first lesson I heard this loud rumble coming from the end of the street. It sounded like a marching band was having a rehearsal. I soon found out that it was Ed causing the entire ruckus. Ed got me excited about drumming again! The most important thing is that he has inspired me to be a better player."
Ryan Pollastro, NYC

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"I have been studying with Ed for a year and my playing has improved in this past year than my previous six (combined) of playing. Ed has helped me develop control and precision, always stressing the importance of listening to the melody and maintaining a strong groove. Ed has an amazing ability to recognize a particular problem or weakness in a student's playing and offer encouraging practical " playing " applications to help resolve those problems or weaknesses.
Most importantly Ed's teaching focuses on the importance of musicality. Ed stresses the importance of precision and overall control of the instrument but does this within a framework whereby the drums are treated as an instrument that should be played melodically."
Tony Banks, NY

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Hi Ed,

Sophia is loving her lessons and is asking if she can take two lessons a week. Do you have time this week? Also, she wants to come to hear you play but didn't capture the details of location and time. She thinks it is Thursday somewhere in Tarrytown.

Thanks! Nicole

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Hey Eddie,

Jeff and I were just talking about what a wonderful teacher you are and how influential you were to Kevin's playing and his sense of himself as a musician. We are so thankful to have found you when we moved to Chappaqua. Kevin is not always so great about keeping in touch (a little like Jeff to be honest) but he really loves seeing you when that happens. Thanks so much for helping Kevin become, not only the musician he is but the man he is. Lots of love. 

Trish and Jeff Myers

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