Larry Perpoli

I have been taking drum lessons for the last year from Larry Perpoli and I can’t believe how fast I am progressing. I first tried a teacher in the Hollywood area and I felt I was not retaining the information and my motivation level was much lower. Larry’s teaching method makes it simple and clear enough for me as an adult to learn and improve. I also referred a friend’s son to Larry and he is an avid student who is very near performance level. If you are looking for a patient and skilled teacher, I highly recommend Larry Perpoli.

Larry was a rare find for me as a parent. I am a music (guitar) teacher myself; so when I went looking for an instructor, my standards were set higher than the average parent. Larry’s drumming ability spans all genres — rock, pop, jazz, heavy metal, world music, and more. There is no doubt he has a very firm foundation in technique and theory. In addition to being an outstanding drummer, Larry is an outstanding teacher. Many musicians, who are more than capable on the instrument, do not have the knowledge or expertise to teach. Larry understands how teaching is a separate art and science. He knows how to break the skills down so that he can build an excellent musician in every student that wants to be a drummer. Larry is knowledgeable about growth and development of the child, teen, and adult — enabling him to create lessons that a student will learn well from. Most significant to me as a parent of a very active boy, Larry is extremely patient. My son struggled in school and received constant negative evaluations from teachers. Larry was the first teacher to see the positives in him.
Over these last 9 years, my son has become an excellent drummer under Larry’s guidance. My son provides all the drumming for my own students’ recitals (of which I have 60 guitar students playing many different genres of music), and has his own metal band.
Larry cares much about his students and wants them all to exceed and excel. He is mature, reliable, responsible, holds high moral standards without being rigid, and relates exceptionally well to students.