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John Bocanegra

Clarke Plumbing Specialties, Inc — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:46:30 +0000

John Bocanegra (Glendora): John has been part of the Gard’s Music teaching staff since 1996. He grew up in a very musical family and began drumming at the age of 5. John has a wealth of knowledge and experience to aid anyone in the advancement of their skill. John has a broad array of musical experience. He has taught at Upland High School (93’, 94’), San Dimas High School (96’, 97’) and Chaffey High School (96’, 97’, 98’) as the marching band drumline instructor. John has also performed in many theater pit bands for Broadway shows and in rock, blues, and jazz groups throughout southern California. From 1997-2005, John was as an accompanist Mt. San Antonio College’s vocal jazz groups Singcopation & Frontline. Along with many colligate festivals and competitions, John has also performed at the International Association of Jazz Educators Conventions (IAJE) in New York City and Toronto, Canada. In 1994, John, along with members of Christian rock group Stryper, formed the Christian rock group Sin Dizzy. They released an album in 1998. In the summer of 1999, he was called to play drums for Stryper themselves along with solo Christian artist Michael Sweet for a large show in Puerto Rico. John grew up in Upland, California and is married to his beautiful wife Laura. They have four energetic boys; Declan, identical twins Thatcher and Monroe, and Silas. John loves to play the drums and root for the Dallas Cowboys!

Approach to Teaching: 
“My approach to teaching is to focus on the fundamentals. Each from the youngest to the oldest, student will learn how to read music, develop proper technique, and explore/learn music theory, and be introduced to a variety of music styles. I believe that everyone has the ability to succeed at music if they have the right approach. Thus, I tailor each lesson plan to the individual student. That helps us find the right approach and uncover the easiest path to success.”

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Jimmy Crilly

Clarke Plumbing Specialties, Inc — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:45:01 +0000

Jimmy Crilly (Upland): Graduate of Musicians Institute; well versed in multiple styles including Jazz, Classic Rock, R&B, Funk, Fusion, Metal, & 10 Minute Solos! Can teach everything from Basic Rhythm concepts, Reading, Groove, Timing, Rudiments, as well as complex time signatures. With over 20 years of experience you are in good hands as well as feet. Jimmy plays out regularly with the group Radiodrama all over the Inland Empire & LA Metro Areas. Check out www.radiodrama.com for upcoming shows. Jimmy is available on Thursdays from 3pm to 8pm.

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Tyrone Rudulph

Clarke Plumbing Specialties, Inc — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:44:10 +0000

Tyrone Rudulph (Glendora): Teaches percussion on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 3:00pm-8:00pm, Wednesdays and Fridays from 2:00pm-8:00pm, and is available on Saturdays from 10:00am-1:30pm. Born in San Jose California, Tyrone was raised on a healthy dose of Bay Area funk, jazz, gospel, contemporary worship, blues, hip hop, R&B, and early rock. Since relocating to Southern Cal over 12 years ago, Tyrone has taken advantage of LA’s diverse musical environment by absorbing everything from indie pop/rock to styles native to Africa and Latin America. Tyrone studied drums/percussion performance at San Joaquin Delta College in Stockton California, and also at Patten University in Oakland California. He is most known for his 8 years spent as the drummer for the International touring and recording group, “Christafari”. During this time he traveled to over 30 different countries and watched 4 albums reach the #1 spot on the Billboard Reggae Charts. He is currently both performing and teaching on a daily basis in and around the Southern California area. Check out his website for more: www.TyRudulphDrums.com

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Leroy Osbourne

Clarke Plumbing Specialties, Inc — Wed, 09 Nov 2016 19:30:20 +0000

Leroy Osbourne (Glendora): Teaches guitar, bass, voice, and percussion on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays from 2:00pm-8:00pm, Fridays from 2:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturdays from 10:00am-12:00pm. He is a singer/songwriter, producer/arranger, and a multi-instrumentalist. He has been a resident of Glendora for over 20 years and born in the UK. He has a musical career spanning over 30 years, primarily as a studio musician/singer. He’s had writing and singing performances with artists such as Wham, Imagination, Tears for Fears, Jeff Lorber, Rick Braun, and Eric Marienthal, to name a just a few who can attest to his versatility as a musician. Leroy has also established a continuing association with world renowned musical artist Sade since her second album in 1984, and has toured with and recorded with her. Having returned from Sade’s Lovers Rock tour in 2002, Leroy started teaching at Gard’s Music and has had students aged 5 to 85, of all levels. When he isn’t teaching, he utilizes his talents for American Events Network as a singer/bass player for up-scale private functions, weddings, bar mitzvahs, and corporate events. You can see him in action on the link: http://www.americaneventsnetwork.com/our_talent.html once there, scroll down to Motown, Unplugged, Swing, or Smooth Jazz.

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