Custom Drum Lessons from a Master
From learning classical drum technique and reading music to playing jazz, rock, hip-hop, Broadway and more, John Cutrone’s students gain a competitive advantage and a life of music enjoyment through John’s exclusive system of teaching.
John Cutrone
Professional Drum and Music Lessons for All Ages
Based in Fairfield County Connecticut, John Cutrone is a foremost teacher of drums and music for all ages. As a professional educator and experienced performer, John has earned accolades from legendary guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli and has played jazz, pop, classical, folk, TV, film and Broadway with Joe Beck, Chris Brubeck, Jerry Bruno, Pete Seeger and other musical greats.
Testimonials
“John Cutrone is a drummer who possesses all of the qualities that one could want from a player of that instrument. His rhythm is solid; his sound is full; and his ideas flow. But one of the things that separates him from so many other drummers is that he is not just playing the drums. He is playing the music. His responses, his sense of dynamics, and his orchestration on the drum set always gives you the sense that he is part of the song itself and that you are in it together. And so, making music with John is a shared human experience. This is something that is indeed a rarity these days.”
David Finck | Musician, New York, NY
“Thanks for your note John. You’re doing a terrific job with the students I’ve seen and heard. Bravo!”
Peter Erskine | USC Thorton School of Music, Los Angeles, CA
“John is an accomplished professional musician who has worked successfully with our students to develop their musicianship and love of music. His patient, methodical approach to teaching builds the necessary technical skills and confidence in his students to be successful performers. I have personally witnessed the positive results that John has continuously accomplished with his students and would highly recommend him. If my own children were drummers, I would, without question, want John to be their private teacher.”
Rick Sadlon | Director of Music, Darien Public Schools {retired}; Executive Director, Connecticut Arts Administrators Association, Darien CT
“Though it's been decades since I officially studied with John, his lessons continue to guide me every day, both in music and in life. As a drummer, he taught me economy of motion, finesse with the stick, tone, and so much more. As a musician, he taught me how to be a good listener, a good time-keeper, a good sight-reader, and a good bandmate. John opened my eyes to the world of music, and showed me just how valuable it is to take opportunities to play every style I possibly can... with every musician I possibly can. As a human, John taught me the value of being regarded as a reliable person... and that "listening" lessons don't just apply to playing music. To say that I highly respect and recommend John as a teacher would be an understatement. If you're fortunate to have the opportunity to study with him, I think you'll find that my words here don't even begin to scratch the surface. Thanks John, for everything!”
Dave Hamilton | Former Student, Drummer; Co-Founder of The Mac Observer; Co-Host of Mac Geek Gab Podcast, Durham, NH
Want to Learn to Play the Drums?
Whatever your age or musical ability, I will help you grow in your knowledge and appreciation of music and playing drums. To schedule an introductory class, please call or email me.