PDTG: A FAMILY OF DRUM EDUCATORS

In 2008 Orange County Drum Educators Marty Fullard and Robert Ferrell saw the need for a Guild. Careful and discerning reading of 'Craigslist' only highlighted potential problems in Orange County and across the Land. Marty and Rob reached out to other drum educators and PDTG was born.

On a dime, LA based drum educators joined - then it went national, demonstrating a desire for the Guild vision and goals. Educators from San Francisco thru Chicago were sharing of their Craigslist nightmares with "quick-buck" drum teachers. Professional Drum Teachers Guild.com grew, then Modern Drummer ran a feature, the rest: history.

Professional drum educators from all over the United States and beyond wanted to be part of the Guild. Seems like good educators desire to be part of a family built on Integrity. There are GREAT drum educators out there who share PDTG principals and ethics. THAT'S WHO WE WANT.

The Guild is happy to work with all educators who have a Professional attitude & ethic, and are striving to improve. The Guild understands that drummers are a great, but unique people who sometimes have to operate out of very unique circumstances; sometimes feeding off of the crumbs that drop from the table is hard, and we all know earning money from drumming can be very tough.

The Guild is dedicated to supporting educators in reaching and maintaining a positive relationship with students as well as being part of their own families AND playing shows on the weekend! The Guild wants STUDENTS to get a fair and accurate assessment of drum educators in Orange County, and nationally.

The Guild desires to work along side all drum educators. We wish to applaud good, and inspired educators. The Guild also wants to extend the hand of friendship and encouragement to all drum teachers who are pursuing excellence. We also realize that drum educators are unique "balls of wax" kudos to educators who educate outside-of-the box .

Let's do all that we can to be part of a better and brighter future for drummers and drumming in Orange County and beyond. Let's inspire, encourage and do all we can to improve education, one student at a time! I also feel it's vital to encourage all drum educators out there in the trenches fighting to make a $.

The drum teachers who belong to PDTG bring to the drum set many years of experience along with technique, personality and individuality. Each drum educator is dedicated to professionalism & integrity. That said, if you but boots into an oven, don't make 'em biscuits! All PDTG members are human. We all drop the ball, we all have good days and we have bad days. PDTG is about drum educators with a vision and a desire to pick the ball up and make that end zone! PDTG is very fortunate. We have drum educators from every State, and from every kind of social, economical and culture. Some of the PDTG drummers are "famous" some are regular joes. We have this in common; We're learning together, and together we want to make drumming education better and more accessible for every single person in the United States and beyond. Want to be part of it?

Marty Fullard, 2008

Do you  want to help shape, create & improve drum education in the US?

Are you the kind of drum educator that's committed to your students for the long hauYou're committed to developing correct technique in your students

Are you  motivated by the best for your students, - molding them & developing them into their own, unique styles. 
 
 BRING YOUR STRENGTHS TO THE GUILD! BRING YOUR UNIQUE QUALITIES TO PDTG!

Membership is FREE (thanks to our sponsors).  Membership to the Guild shows potential students that you're part of a Guild, a very important credential. Guild members also have access to the PDTG family and community and a roster of OVER 6000 STUDENTS.  More than that, it's a place where drum educators can come share ideas, build community & get support.

The Guild is open to all peoples. PERIOD. You must be serious, Committed & dedicated to your students and drumming education.

 
1:  Enclose a  thorough RESUME.
 
2: PLEASE provide  two PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (example;  Music Professor/ first drum teacher)
 
3: FOR CONSIDERATION TO PDTG, YOU MUST HAVE AN EXISTING WEBSITE
  
 
4: PLEASE PROVIDE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF YOUR PLAYING, YOUTUBE is good.
 
5: PLEASE PROVIDE TWO (2) PHOTOGRAPHS. 
All photographs must be with DRUMS.
 
6: Please CAREFULLY explain your reasons to join PDTG. What are  your strengths? be honest to share how you can improve.  What can you offer PDTG? Why do you want to be part of the  PDTG community? Write: 

MARTY@PROFESSIONALDRUMTEACHERSGUILD.COM    

ALL  MATERIAL IS RESPECTED AND TREATED IN CONFIDENCE.
NOTHING WILL BE FORWARDED TO OTHER PARTIES.
 
 
 If successful, the applicant will be warmly welcomed and required to link PDTGDTG on their website/social media

IS PDTG THE RIGHT FIT FOR YOU ?

You want to help shape, create & improve drum education in the US?
You're committed to your students for the long haul.

 You're committed to developing correct technique in your students;
You're motivated by the best for your students; - molding them & developing them into their own styles through nurturing, creativity & musicianship?
 
 
 
BRING YOUR STRENGTHS TO THE GUILD!
BRING YOUR UNIQUE QUALITIES TO PDTG!
THE GUILD WANTS YOU!

HELP RAISE THE BAR - JOIN THE GUILD

 Membership is FREE (Our advertisers, sponsors and support keeps fees low).  Membership to the Guild shows potential students that you're part of a Guild, a very important credential. Guild members also have access to the PDTG family and community and a roster of OVER 6000 STUDENTS.  More than that, it's a place where drum educators can come share ideas, build community & get support.

The Guild is open to all peoples. PERIOD. You must be serious, Committed & dedicated to your students and drumming education.

 
1:  Enclose a  thorough RESUME.
 
2: PLEASE provide  two PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES (example;  Music Professor/ first drum teacher)
 
3: FOR CONSIDERATION TO PDTG, YOU MUST HAVE AN EXISTING WEB SITE.  
  
 
4: PLEASE PROVIDE VIDEO FOOTAGE OF YOUR PLAYING, YOUTUBE is good.
 
5: PLEASE PROVIDE TWO (2) PHOTOGRAPHS. 
All photographs must be with DRUMS.
 
6: Please CAREFULLY explain your reasons to join PDTG. What are  your strengths? be honest to share how you can improve.  What can you offer PDTG? Why do you want to be apart of PDTG community? Write:marty@professionaldrumteachersguild.com  
 
 ALL  MATERIAL IS RESPECTED AND TREATED IN CONFIDENCE.
NOTHING WILL BE FORWARDED TO OTHER PARTIES.
 
 
  On acceptance you will be sent the PDTG logo. Please "link" PDTG.

PDTG: A FAMILY OF DRUM EDUCATORS

In 2008 Orange County Drum Educators Marty Fullard and Robert Ferrell saw the need for a Guild. Careful and discerning reading of 'Craigslist' only highlighted potential problems in Orange County and across the Land. Marty and Rob reached out to other drum educators and PDTG was born.

On a dime, LA based drum educators joined - then it went national, demonstrating a desire for the Guild vision and goals. Educators from San Francisco thru Chicago were sharing of their Craigslist nightmares with "quick-buck" drum teachers. Professional Drum Teachers Guild.com grew, then Modern Drummer ran a feature, the rest: history.

Professional drum educators from all over the United States and beyond wanted to be part of the Guild. Seems like good educators desire to be part of a family built on Integrity. There are GREAT drum educators out there who share PDTG principals and ethics. THAT'S WHO WE WANT.

The Guild is happy to work with all educators who have a Professional attitude & ethic, and are striving to improve. The Guild understands that drummers are a great, but unique people who sometimes have to operate out of very unique circumstances; sometimes feeding off of the crumbs that drop from the table is hard, and we all know earning money from drumming can be very tough.

The Guild is dedicated to supporting educators in reaching and maintaining a positive relationship with students as well as being part of their own families AND playing shows on the weekend! The Guild wants STUDENTS to get a fair and accurate assessment of drum educators in Orange County, and nationally.

The Guild desires to work along side all drum educators. We wish to applaud good, and inspired educators. The Guild also wants to extend the hand of friendship and encouragement to all drum teachers who are pursuing excellence. We also realize that drum educators are unique "balls of wax" kudos to educators who educate outside-of-the box.

Let's do all that we can to be part of a better and brighter future for drummers and drumming in Orange County and beyond. Let's inspire, encourage and do all we can to improve education, one student at a time! I also feel it's vital to encourage all drum educators out there in the trenches fighting to make a $.

The drum teachers who belong to PDTG bring to the drum set many years of experience along with technique, personality and individuality. Each drum educator is dedicated to professionalism & integrity. That said, if you but boots into an oven, don't make 'em biscuits! All PDTG members are human. We all drop the ball, we all have good days and we have bad days. PDTG is about drum educators with a vision and a desire to pick the ball up and make that end zone! PDTG is very fortunate. We have drum educators from every State, and from every kind of social, economical and culture. Some of the PDTG drummers are "famous" some are regular joes. We have this in common; We're learning together, and together we want to make drumming education better and more accessible for every single person in the United States and beyond. Want to be part of it?

Marty Fullard, 2008

Brandon Aly
As a third generation musician, music has always been a part of Brandon's life. His grandmother, an accomplished pianist and published composer and his mother a talented pianist and singer. It was with his mother that Brandon first performed at the age of six. Attendance at the Booker T. Washington School for the Performing Arts continued Mr. Aly's education. Noted alumni of "The Arts Magnet" include Edie Brickell, John Bush, Kenny Withrow (of the New Bohemians), as well as Grammy award winning artists such as Erykah Badku and Nora Jones.

After graduating from high school, Brandon continued to study music theory and composition at Richland college. It was during this time that Brandon combined efforts with fellow music student Brad Houser to form the band New Bohemians. This initial union began a collaboration that would come to include his high school classmates and result ultimately with the platinum release of "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars" on Geffen Records.

After leaving the New Bohemians in 1989, Brandon worked briefly with singer/songwriter Rhett Miller before joining with Jamaican born singer, Leroy Shakespeare to form the band, Ship of Vibes. During the five years of touring and a subsequent CD release entitled "Jubilation" on Carpe Diem Records, Brandon began exploring different cultures of music and began studying the styles of African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music. Brandon performed with various drum and dance ensembles and even accompanied the Dallas Black Dance Theatre in piece choreographed by Chuck Davis.

Mr. Aly moved to the Texas Hill Country in 1995 with his wife to start a family. He continued to study the African style of drumming by studying with Master Drummer Alseny Sylla from Boke, Guinea as well as various Master Drummers and teachers such as Yamoussa Camara (Les Ballet Merveilles) and Mohamed Camara (Percussion de Guinea). Performing for a short time with the Austin based Lannaya, West African Drum and Dance Ensemble.

In 1998, the members of the New Bohemians reunited to write and record two songs for a "Best Of" CD release on Hippo Records. The two songs were not initially released, but the project prompted the reformation of the band. In 1999, the original members of New Bohemians went to Montauk, New York to write and record the independently released "Live Montauk Sessions". October 2004 had the New Bohemians collaborating again on new material that was later recorded in Spring of 2005.

Brandon continues to reside in the Hill Country and performs with local band Zydeco Blanco, comprised of members all living in the same "small town". The band's self-titled CD was recorded and produced by Aly in Blanco at Brandon's home-based studio. Brandon often accompanies other local musicians such as Patsy Thompson and works as an Assistant Band Director of the percussion section of the local high school's marching band. Brandon also teaches local youth who are interested in studying drum set and hand drumming, including his daughter who is now the drummer for her own band!

Brandon Aly
As a third generation musician, music has always been a part of Brandon's life. His grandmother, an accomplished pianist and published composer and his mother a talented pianist and singer. It was with his mother that Brandon first performed at the age of six. Attendance at the Booker T. Washington School for the Performing Arts continued Mr. Aly's education. Noted alumni of "The Arts Magnet" include Edie Brickell, John Bush, Kenny Withrow (of the New Bohemians), as well as Grammy award winning artists such as Erykah Badku and Nora Jones.

After graduating from high school, Brandon continued to study music theory and composition at Richland college. It was during this time that Brandon combined efforts with fellow music student Brad Houser to form the band New Bohemians. This initial union began a collaboration that would come to include his high school classmates and result ultimately with the platinum release of "Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars" on Geffen Records.

After leaving the New Bohemians in 1989, Brandon worked briefly with singer/songwriter Rhett Miller before joining with Jamaican born singer, Leroy Shakespeare to form the band, Ship of Vibes. During the five years of touring and a subsequent CD release entitled "Jubilation" on Carpe Diem Records, Brandon began exploring different cultures of music and began studying the styles of African, Afro-Cuban and Brazilian music. Brandon performed with various drum and dance ensembles and even accompanied the Dallas Black Dance Theatre in piece choreographed by Chuck Davis.

Mr. Aly moved to the Texas Hill Country in 1995 with his wife to start a family. He continued to study the African style of drumming by studying with Master Drummer Alseny Sylla from Boke, Guinea as well as various Master Drummers and teachers such as Yamoussa Camara (Les Ballet Merveilles) and Mohamed Camara (Percussion de Guinea). Performing for a short time with the Austin based Lannaya, West African Drum and Dance Ensemble.

In 1998, the members of the New Bohemians reunited to write and record two songs for a "Best Of" CD release on Hippo Records. The two songs were not initially released, but the project prompted the reformation of the band. In 1999, the original members of New Bohemians went to Montauk, New York to write and record the independently released "Live Montauk Sessions". October 2004 had the New Bohemians collaborating again on new material that was later recorded in Spring of 2005.

Brandon continues to reside in the Hill Country and performs with local band Zydeco Blanco, comprised of members all living in the same "small town". The band's self-titled CD was recorded and produced by Aly in Blanco at Brandon's home-based studio. Brandon often accompanies other local musicians such as Patsy Thompson and works as an Assistant Band Director of the percussion section of the local high school's marching band. Brandon also teaches local youth who are interested in studying drum set and hand drumming, including his daughter who is now the drummer for her own band!

Colin Kingsmore