Bob Lalko
Percussion
Studio Located Within The Hartland Music Building
Studio Days, M, T,W,Th,F,S
262-327-2603
[email protected]
Robert Lalko a.k.a. “Drumming By Bob!” has been instructing in the Percussive Arts (drum set, concert, marching, keyboard/ mallet, auxiliary, some hand drums) both in private lessons and classroom settings for 27 years as of August 2016- full time since1995! Bob has been happily guiding people through all the various techniques, styles, and instruments from the very young, early beginner through the ‘young-at-heart’. “I’m reaching more people in a DAY (10-20 on average) then I did in a WEEK when I first started!” When you consider Bob has been teaching six and sometimes seven days a week for over 26 years, that’s a lot of experience working with people! “A lot of expertise, a lot of patience, discipline, dedication, commitment, and a lot of passion! I’m blessed to know this IS my purpose in life. You have to truly love kids, teaching, and percussion to service 70+ private lessons a week PLUS classes and/or ensemble rehearsals!”
Bob has performed, recorded, and even traveled a bit with a variety of musical acts & styles (Pop, Rock, Jazz, Nostalgia, Ethnic, Musicals, Church, Marching, and Orchestral.) Shortly after graduation (Associates Degree, MATC- Occupational Music), he began focusing on a different role: education. One of his first major decisions was to join theDrum Instructors’ Guild (D.I.G.) : a network of independent percussion educators cooperating for mutual growth and development, aspiring to raise the standard of the art form. During his tenure, Bob learned to refine his Traditional Teaching Pedagogy and later expand into Integrated Teaching- scheduling small group instruction, arranging studio recitals, organizing yearly concerts and competitions, organizing workshops with international artists, in addition to field trips to local clinics, drum corps shows, and national conventions. Other accomplishments included:
* First D.I.G. Instructor to reach Artist Level (5000 lessons taught under Guild auspices), Co-Director Level (10,000 lessons taught), and Master Level ( 20,000 lessons taught.
* Teaching articles for Modern Drummer Publications.
* Mentored upcoming D.I.G. instructors.
* Awards / endorsements with Aquarian Accessories, Meinl Cymbals, and Vic Firth, Inc.
* Presentations within local schools for Fine Arts Day as well as volunteer presentations for Junior Achievement
* Conducting onsite lessons and sectionals for local band teachers
* Adjudicating Solo & Ensemble Festivals for the Oconomowoc Area School District and MPS
* Instructing at the annual Lake Country School District Summer Band Camp
* Instrument repair and maintenance for both students and local schools
* Recent appearances on the "Fox 6 Wake Up Show" with 20 students
* Recent appearance on the Fox 6 morning show "Real Milwaukee"- giving roving reporter Chip Brewster a drum set lesson!
As a member of the Percussive Arts Society, Vic Firth Private Drum Teachers Program, and Sabian Educator Network, Bobuses continuing education to better himself and his students. “Passionate about Percussion”, he continues to seek or create opportunities for willing students to become involved in their art form, including help with paying gigs. As a result, most of Bob’s students have or are...
* First Chair / section leader within their school band program.
* Scoring top awards at District and State Solo/ Ensemble contests.
* Performing with their Church.
* Performing with musical organizations such as Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO), the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band (WASB), the Daley Debutantes Drum Corps (marching), and Project Create (ensemble, marching)
* Studying percussion in college.
* Teaching and/or performing professionally.
* Still playing - YEARS/DECADES after receiving instruction!
The “Drumming By Bob!” teaching studio is a ”cozy little laboratory” with representative instruments from each of the major percussion families PLUS other resourceful amenities:
* Drum Kit: professional grade, scaled down for the smaller player and smaller studio.
* Pitched Percussion: marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, bell kit, and even timpani .
* Non-Pitched Percussion: complete battery - s.d., b.d., quads, field cymbals.
* Auxiliary Percussion: tambourines, triangles, shakers, blocks, etc.
* Latin Percussion: congas, bongos, claves, bells, scrapers, etc.
* Mini-reference library of classic and modern methodologies in print and multimedia
* HD monitor, internet connectivity, computer, and coming soon: a DBB! web site
* Full-spectrum lighting; air purifier
“I love the ‘one-on-one’! Percussion instruction is what I love most and do best. Teaching a Musical Style is less important than one’s Style Of Teaching, so my goal is to share enthusiasm- not simply knowledge. A really good teacher shows you HOW to learn, gradually making themselves obsolete.”
When Bob’s NOT teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and being at home. He’s been married to his wife Jenny for over 20 years and together they have two special boys: Charlie (9) and Andy (7). Together, they are active volunteering with their Church- Our Savior’s Lutheran, Oconomowoc- co-teaching Sunday school and performing with the Praise Band.
$35 per 1/2 hour
Percussion
Studio Located Within The Hartland Music Building
Studio Days, M, T,W,Th,F,S
262-327-2603
[email protected]
Robert Lalko a.k.a. “Drumming By Bob!” has been instructing in the Percussive Arts (drum set, concert, marching, keyboard/ mallet, auxiliary, some hand drums) both in private lessons and classroom settings for 27 years as of August 2016- full time since1995! Bob has been happily guiding people through all the various techniques, styles, and instruments from the very young, early beginner through the ‘young-at-heart’. “I’m reaching more people in a DAY (10-20 on average) then I did in a WEEK when I first started!” When you consider Bob has been teaching six and sometimes seven days a week for over 26 years, that’s a lot of experience working with people! “A lot of expertise, a lot of patience, discipline, dedication, commitment, and a lot of passion! I’m blessed to know this IS my purpose in life. You have to truly love kids, teaching, and percussion to service 70+ private lessons a week PLUS classes and/or ensemble rehearsals!”
Bob has performed, recorded, and even traveled a bit with a variety of musical acts & styles (Pop, Rock, Jazz, Nostalgia, Ethnic, Musicals, Church, Marching, and Orchestral.) Shortly after graduation (Associates Degree, MATC- Occupational Music), he began focusing on a different role: education. One of his first major decisions was to join theDrum Instructors’ Guild (D.I.G.) : a network of independent percussion educators cooperating for mutual growth and development, aspiring to raise the standard of the art form. During his tenure, Bob learned to refine his Traditional Teaching Pedagogy and later expand into Integrated Teaching- scheduling small group instruction, arranging studio recitals, organizing yearly concerts and competitions, organizing workshops with international artists, in addition to field trips to local clinics, drum corps shows, and national conventions. Other accomplishments included:
* First D.I.G. Instructor to reach Artist Level (5000 lessons taught under Guild auspices), Co-Director Level (10,000 lessons taught), and Master Level ( 20,000 lessons taught.
* Teaching articles for Modern Drummer Publications.
* Mentored upcoming D.I.G. instructors.
* Awards / endorsements with Aquarian Accessories, Meinl Cymbals, and Vic Firth, Inc.
* Presentations within local schools for Fine Arts Day as well as volunteer presentations for Junior Achievement
* Conducting onsite lessons and sectionals for local band teachers
* Adjudicating Solo & Ensemble Festivals for the Oconomowoc Area School District and MPS
* Instructing at the annual Lake Country School District Summer Band Camp
* Instrument repair and maintenance for both students and local schools
* Recent appearances on the "Fox 6 Wake Up Show" with 20 students
* Recent appearance on the Fox 6 morning show "Real Milwaukee"- giving roving reporter Chip Brewster a drum set lesson!
As a member of the Percussive Arts Society, Vic Firth Private Drum Teachers Program, and Sabian Educator Network, Bobuses continuing education to better himself and his students. “Passionate about Percussion”, he continues to seek or create opportunities for willing students to become involved in their art form, including help with paying gigs. As a result, most of Bob’s students have or are...
* First Chair / section leader within their school band program.
* Scoring top awards at District and State Solo/ Ensemble contests.
* Performing with their Church.
* Performing with musical organizations such as Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra (MYSO), the Wisconsin Youth Symphony Orchestra (WYSO), the Waukesha Area Symphonic Band (WASB), the Daley Debutantes Drum Corps (marching), and Project Create (ensemble, marching)
* Studying percussion in college.
* Teaching and/or performing professionally.
* Still playing - YEARS/DECADES after receiving instruction!
The “Drumming By Bob!” teaching studio is a ”cozy little laboratory” with representative instruments from each of the major percussion families PLUS other resourceful amenities:
* Drum Kit: professional grade, scaled down for the smaller player and smaller studio.
* Pitched Percussion: marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, bell kit, and even timpani .
* Non-Pitched Percussion: complete battery - s.d., b.d., quads, field cymbals.
* Auxiliary Percussion: tambourines, triangles, shakers, blocks, etc.
* Latin Percussion: congas, bongos, claves, bells, scrapers, etc.
* Mini-reference library of classic and modern methodologies in print and multimedia
* HD monitor, internet connectivity, computer, and coming soon: a DBB! web site
* Full-spectrum lighting; air purifier
“I love the ‘one-on-one’! Percussion instruction is what I love most and do best. Teaching a Musical Style is less important than one’s Style Of Teaching, so my goal is to share enthusiasm- not simply knowledge. A really good teacher shows you HOW to learn, gradually making themselves obsolete.”
When Bob’s NOT teaching, he enjoys spending time with his family and being at home. He’s been married to his wife Jenny for over 20 years and together they have two special boys: Charlie (9) and Andy (7). Together, they are active volunteering with their Church- Our Savior’s Lutheran, Oconomowoc- co-teaching Sunday school and performing with the Praise Band.
$35 per 1/2 hour
