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PRIVATE MUSIC INSTRUCTION & INDIVIDUALIZED LESSONS

Instruction and individualized private lessons for Drums in our comfortable, on-site studio facilities from teachers who KNOW how it's done! We will tailor lessons exactly to the needs and level of the individual, from absolute beginner, to intermediate, to advanced. What's more, we know how to make learning a musical instrument FUN!

We now offer Mallet and instruction on all percussion instruments, to help get you prepared for Regional and
All-State Band Auditions!

Experience:
Rob McNamara has over 35 years of professional experience performing on drums, and 17 years of private teaching experience. With this kind of experience, we believe we know what works when it comes to teaching Drums and music in general! His goal is to produce the best drummers in New Jersey.
“A band is only as good as it’s drummer”– Rob McNamara

Read a bit about Robbie Mac's approach to teaching music and just give us a call at (908) 305-3391 or drop us line! rojosound@hotmail.com

Robbie Mac's Approach to Teaching Drums
Here are just a few of the areas we cover:
1. Sight Reading
2. Independent Hand and stick control
3. The Complete Drumset
4. Double Bass
5. Odd Timings 
6. Interpretation
7. All Styles
8. Beginner to Advanced
9. Private Studio Setting with 2 full drum sets for the visual aspect of learning
10. We RECORD our students periodically in our professional recording studio to monitor their progress,
      and provide a finished CD of their work.
11. Mallet and all percussion instruments to help you prepare for Regional and All-State Band auditions.

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One of Robbie Mac's youngest students, Nick, preforms at the
Christmas Concert, Harding Elementry School in Kenilworth.





The McNamara Brothers, Robbie & John: The Dueling Drummers,
John and Robbie in an unforgettable performance!





John McNamara Drum Solo,
at 2008's prestigous Governors School





John McNamara Drum Solo at ROJO SOUND

 

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jm We're pleased to announce that John McNamara has joined the teaching staff at Robbie Mac's Drum Studio! John's experience includes 17 years of drumming experience, 3 years of acceptance and performance in NJ State Regional Band, and acceptance in 2008 to the prestigious Governor's School for music performance. An article published in the September 2006 edition of Drum Magazine compares his style to that of none other than
Terry Bozzio! (See article below).

John is almost 19 years old. He started playing at 2 years of age. He has been playing drums 17 years. He has been in region band 3 years. Only 1 of 5 percussionist in the state of NJ are accepted into the 2008 Governor School of the arts for Music. He has played with The Stan Kenton Alumni Big Band in 2009. He is currently studying at The New Jersey City University for Music Education and Percussion Major.

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  Take it from two of his best drum students,
his two sons, as featured in Waldo The
Squid's monthly column in Drum Magazine!
   

testimonials

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"This was excellent! Great going!"
Dom Famularo – World-Renowned Drummer
on Robbie Mac Drum Studio's Animation Intro

Onward and Upward... Dom Famularo
www.DomFamularo.com

"Robert, your teaching with all your students is Inspiring! Guide them and keep your passion burning!

Dom Famularo – on Robbie's teaching.

 

 

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