My name is Gregg Eckersen and I was born in Daytona Beach and have been a life long resident of this area. Like most drummers my interest in drums began when I was a small child. I would collect empty coffee cans and gather a couple sticks from the yard and "make a joyful noise". When I was in elementary school, joined the school band and learned to play the snare drum and other percussion instruments. At the age of 14, I joined my first "garage band". Our first gig was at "Skateland". We received $5.00 per man. Since then I have been in countless numbers of bands and played at many different venues in and around the Daytona area. In 2005 I started the Daytona chapter of "Drummers for Jesus" of which I am still the chapter leader. You can visit our web site at http://www.drummersforjesusdaytona.com.
I am currently enrolling new students of all ages and skill levels at very affordable rates. I am a registered Drumsense instructor. Drumsense is an internationally acclaimed teaching program that uses a proven method based on books and playalong material by contemporary players and teachers. You can visit the Drumsense web site at www.drumsense.com . I have a fully equipped studio with multiple drum sets to accomodate all ages. My studio is equipped with a sound system for playalong music and other valuable teaching tools that I use that make the learning experience fun. My studio is located inside "Total Entertainment" music store at 501 W. International Speedway Blvd. in Daytona Beach. If you are interested in getting started on a fun and exciting adventure of learning to play the drums, contact me today and make an appointment for a free trial lesson with no obligation. You can contact me by email at: gregg.eckersen@drumsense.com or by telephone at: 386-882-1567. You can also register for a free lesson by clicking on the "registration" tab above and filling out the short form. I will be more than happy to supply references upon request. I look forward to hearing from you. Please visit my web site at http://www.therock.musicteachershelper.com
