René's Drum Studio

Wow, I've really been busy and haven't updated in a long time.  Unsure if anyone is still reading this, but will try to get out there more.  Over the last few years, lots has happened.

• I've played in many musical…

Hey all,  It's been a minute.  Boy what a year.  Lots of things have changed in the last year.

COVID:  Yes, I had to switch my entire studio to Zoom online. It was challenging, but I figured it out and…

Holy Cow!

I have really been so busy that I haven't updated this site or a blog for quite some time.  Let's see, it's been 3 years.  Over the last few years, I've been so gratefully busy that I haven't…

Hi all,

It's been awhile!  I don't know how many folks are reading this, but it's just a check in.  I have been very busy doing this teaching, performing, recording, musician for a living thing.  It's tough (insert whine here)…

Well, I haven't blogged for awhile.  It's been a crazy year.  I am busier than ever teaching private drum and piano students, directing Rex Putnam's KINGSMEN THUNDER Drum Line (year 6 and going!), and performing in musical theaters for several…

Hey do me a favor will ya?  Email me if you are reading any of these blogs.  Considering opening my own blog site.  Cheers and have a great holiday!

Rene'

So I haven't blogged in awhile.  I've been trying to keep busy.  Let me list the ways I try to make my living as a musician/teacher:

Teaching Drums:  I love teaching all things drums/drumset/all styles and levels to my private…

So, as many of you know who have been with me for over a year, I have not raised my rates for at least 3 years.  I have put this off for several reasons:  

I want to keep it accessible…

Hello everyone who actually reads this blog.

It's been awhile and I have good reason to be so late in blogging.  I have a good problem:  I'm too busy with my teaching and playing! What is too busy?  Well, so…

OK, so who remembers back in Feb. 2011 a couple of Marching Snares belonging to Rex Putnam's drum line that I direct getting stolen from my car?  Remember how angry I was and how I got on KGW news and…