Herreid Music Teaching Staff

To say we are proud of our teachers is an understatement! With many years of playing, studying and teaching, we have a great resource for learning. Activities include our student concert, which happens in summer. All Herreid Music students are encouraged to participate in this fun and educational event. Lesson rates are $80 per month (four 30 minute lessons per month) paid directly to the teachers, and scheduling is also done by the teachers. Lessons are available Monday through Saturday. If you would like a teacher to call you with more information, e-mail us at lessons@hmusic.com or call us at 243-7283. (Please do not leave scheduling changes on e-mail. The teachers may not receive them in time)

 

Dan Frost - Guitar Instructor

Born into a family of musicians, Dan Frost began playing the guitar seriously around age 10, learning chords and entering talent contests.  After seeing the movie, "Crossroads" (which featured the renowned guitarist, Steve Vai), Dan left the theater thoroughly inspired, and vowed to dedicate his life to the guitar.  At 16, he studied for two years as a protégé of William Hollingsworth, another famous guitarist, clinician & teacher at many Southern California music institutes.  At 17, Dan became a publisher with BMI, on Elephant Trunk Music, his family's publishing entity.  At 18, Dan studied under Howie Bently, an instructor at the Atlanta Institute of Music, concentrating on progressive rock & blues.  With a band his father founded, appropriately named "Frost", he has toured the South East, the South, and all over the West Coast; gotten airplay at over three hundred radio stations, and sold several thousand CDs.  Dan has even toured the Netherlands with a popular Dutch band called "Crossband".  With this current project, DFC, Dan strives to convey both the intellectual and the soulful aspects of music, drawing from as many styles as he can, and selectively blending them to create his own signature sound as a soloist and singer-songwriter.  Dan also teaches guitar lessons in the Redding, California area where he currently resides.  His influences include: Steve Vai; Joe Satriani; Lita Ford; Stevie Ray Vaughn; Eric Johnson; Nuno Bettencourt; Angus Young; and many other players who Dan feels have put forth their own true voice through their music.

Dan can be reached at Herreid Music 530-243-7283 or by e-mail at danfrost103@yahoo.com

 

 

 

 

 

Mike Mathis - Guitar Instructor

Mike Mathis has been playing music for over 20 years. In 2002 Mike recorded demos for Columbia/Sony Music. Mike is the lead singer and guitar player for the band Madside. In February 2005 Madside was featured in the 25th anniversary of Guitar World magazine! Madside and Mike have opened shows for Tesla, Chevelle, Sether Shinedown and many more. Mike's styles include rock, funk, metal and blues. Lessons will emphasize basic techniques "walk before you can run!". With encouragement to guitar players of all ages to practice, practice, practice! Mike can be contacted at Herreid Music 530-243-7283 or 530-917-3535 or by e-mail at poonswan@yahoo.com .

 

 

 

 

 

Phil Pratt - Bass Instructor

Phil Pratt has been playing bass professionally for 8 years. He believes playing music is fun and that learning to play should be as well. Phil emphasizes proper technique, ear training and music theory. He quickly teaches how to learn songs by ear, tablature and or musical notation. He also teaches how teaches the theory behind the playing in songs, so students learn to create their own bass lines and music. You can reach Phil at home 530-526-3786 or at Herreid Music 530-243-7283.

 

Dennis Cadigan - Drum Instructor

Dennis Cadigan has been playing drums for over 35 years. Nearly signed with Columbia Records in 1970, Dennis was sponsored by Youngblood's leader Jesse Collin Young in an original band in 1971. A music major at S.J.C. in the 70's, he was hired by Eugene Smith, jazz pianist (Ember Records, Alan Freed) in 1976. Offered prestigious position of a studio drummer for Motown records LA, Dennis has played many professional shows with artists such as Johnny Roberts, Tanya Tucker, David Frizzel, Bill Cooley (Reba McEntire) and Scott Joss (Merle Haggard, Dwight Yokam).

Dennis teaches emphasizing reading, stick control, set control and four way independence. He can be reached at Herreid Music 530-243-7283.

 

 

 

 

Patrick Wiseman - Drum Instructor


Patrick is happy to now be teaching private lessons at Herreid Music. Focus will be on individual needs and developing a strong groove using healthy technique. Techniques covered include the Moeller Technique and Alexander Technique , two techniques which encourage relaxation while promoting healthy technique and body flow. Ergonomics will also be covered in detail (efficient use of the body along with proper drum placement). Lessons will draw on a number of different styles including:
Funk, Jazz, Rock, Metal (including double bass), Punk, Latin and Cajun. Drummers of all ages and skill levels welcome.
Patrick has been playing drums for 11 years, including three years of private study with several local instructors. He is currently pursuing a music degree at Chico State after a brief period of study at San Francisco State University. The last six years Patrick has been actively gigging and recording with "Slam Buckra and the Groove Palookas" throughout Southern Oregon, Northern and Southern California. He can be heard on the last two studio releases by the band, the 1999 release "Vodka Swan" and 2001 release "Dames and Gallows." Patrick has also gigged and recorded with several local artists.
Patrick is currently endorsed by Thumper Custom Drums and in addition to teaching and gigging will be performing drum clinics throughout the San Francisco Bay Area in the upcoming year.
Patrick can be reached at his home number (530) 222-8093 or contacted through Herreid Music at (530) 243-7283 or (530) 894-7777. Patrick can be emailed at PtrickJW@sbcglobal.net .

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