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Founded in 1977, The Drummers Collective is a world-class learning center for drumset players and percussionists of all levels. Programs of study range from weekly or bi-weekly private lessons to 2 year comprehensive full-time study programs.
Private lessons and classes are taught by some of the most respected players in the music community, players with years of recording and performance experience. Courses are geared toward practical application, performance and personalized attention (small class sizes are strictly observed). Short and long term programs can be arranged to suit individual schedule needs and financial circumstances.
 John Amira is a master drummer with over twenty-five years experience teaching and playing in his specialty of Haitian and Cuban music. He is the author of The Music of Santeria, and has taught and performed at Yale University, Mannes College, and New England Conservatory. John has numerous recordings to his credit, as well as performances for theater and film.
Instruments played: Congas, Djembe, Percussion
Topics specialized in: Afro-Cuban Percussion
 Vince Cherico specializes in Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, Funk, Jazz, and Rock drumming. He has performed with Tito Puente, Mongo Santamaria, Carlos "Patato" Valdez, Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Samuels, Hilton Ruiz, Chico O'Farrill Afro-Cuban Jazz Orchestra, Gabriela Anders, The Mamas & Papas, and The Shirelles. Vince recorded Ray Barretto CDs: My Summertime, Contact, and Blue Note's Tribute to Motown.
Instruments played: Drums
Topics specialized in: Afro-Cuban, Caribbean, Blues, Funk, Fusion, Soul / R'n'B, Rock, Afro-Cuban Percussion
 "Chembo" Corniel grew up studying under Tommy Lopez Sr., "Little Ray" Romero, Louie Bauza, and Cachete Maldonado. He later honed his skills at The Harbor Conservatory for the Performing Arts in New York, and the prestigious La Escuela Nacional de Arte in Havana, Cuba under the direction of the great Chucho Valdés.
Today, he is considered one of the best percussionists around--a hard-hitting, versatile player. He has toured throughout the world, has appeared on TV (including The Cosby Show), and in 2000 created an instructional DVD, "An Introduction to Hand Percussion: Volume I-Congas". Now he leads his own Latin Jazz quintet, "Chembo & Grupo Chaworó".
Instruments played: Congas and Percussion
Topics specialized in: Afro-Cuban Percussion
 Pat Petrillo is currently the drummer for pop-singer Gloria Gaynor. He has also backed Patti LaBelle, jazz guitarist Ed Hamilton, Glen Burtnik and Patty Smyth. His versatility extends to Broadway, having played such shows as Grease, Footloose, and Dreamgirls.
His instructional DVDs, Snare Drum Rudiments and Complete Drum Workout are known worldwide. Pat holds a BME and MA from Morehead State University and is also a DC alumnus.
Instruments played: Drums
Topics specialized in: Pop, Soul / R'n'B, Rock, Rudiments, Technique, Independence, Contemporary Funk, U.S. Roots: New Orleans Style, Neo Soul, Rhythm Section Performance, Coordination
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