Meet Larry Mahlis, Teaching Drums, Hand Percussion + World Percussion at #seattledrumschool since 1997!
Call to schedule your time with Larry at our Lake City / N. Seattle school: 206-364-8815.
Q: How has a student inspired you?
A: “The look of accomplishment on a student’s face once they’ve achieved their goal. It keeps me inspired.”
Q: My essential tools for teaching music are:
A: “Opening up a student’s listening skills to understand the instrument as well as their curiosity to learn more“
ABOUT LARRY
Larry Mahlis is a drummer/percussionist with over 20 years professional experience and is known as an original and versatile voice on drum set and percussion. He has performed numerous times in clubs and concerts and has appeared on a number of recordings in addition to film and TV soundtrack work. Larry has performed in the US, Japan, Mexico and Canada.
Since 1997 Larry has been an instructor at the Seattle Drum School. While at the Drum School Larry has taught beginning to advanced orchestral and rudimental snare, drum set in all styles; jazz, rock, funk, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban, Middle Eastern and even applications of North Indian Tabla to drum set. Larry also teaches North Indian Tabla, Middle Eastern Frame drums, Darabukka and beginning Conga, Djembe, Timpani and Mallets.
Larry’s students have played in Roosevelt High’s jazz ensembles, are currently attending the Berklee College of Music, jazz ensemble at Berkley (bay area) and are involved in local solo and ensemble festivals as well as playing in local bands at venues around the city.
Larry’s passion for drumming and warmth spills over into his abilities as a teacher. Larry constantly strives to connect with each student by creating a fun and nurturing environment. It is in this fun and nurturing environment where the student’s potential is revealed and polished.
“World Percussion” instruments that Larry teachers: #tabla, #doumbek, #framedrum, #congas, #djembe, #bongo
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