| Letters of Reference |
Through the past three months
Rick Elliott has improved my drum
skills both mentally and physically.
He has thirty-seven years
experience with drums and has
been a great impression on my
blooming talent. Rick has been
extraordinarily helpful with
pointing out my weaknesses and
strengths and from there we have
been able to overcome my faults.
With him doing so it shows his
second nature in giving drum
lessons and that he's a highly
qualified instructor.
Rick shows all of the traits that a
highly capable teacher with the
love of music should; with that I
give my full recommendation as a
student of his who has come a
long way from learning to play the
drums to loving the drums. Rick is
someone who can help develop a
person's skills through his passion.
Faithful student,
Dalton
Rick Elliott has improved my drum
skills both mentally and physically.
He has thirty-seven years
experience with drums and has
been a great impression on my
blooming talent. Rick has been
extraordinarily helpful with
pointing out my weaknesses and
strengths and from there we have
been able to overcome my faults.
With him doing so it shows his
second nature in giving drum
lessons and that he's a highly
qualified instructor.
Rick shows all of the traits that a
highly capable teacher with the
love of music should; with that I
give my full recommendation as a
student of his who has come a
long way from learning to play the
drums to loving the drums. Rick is
someone who can help develop a
person's skills through his passion.
Faithful student,
Dalton
6-21-04
Dear Rick,
I want to take this opportunity to
thank you for being my son
Daniel's drum teacher. You have
been providing him lessons for
over a year and both he and I feel
that we know you not only as a
gifted drum instructor but also as a
personal friend.
It is truly remarkable how far he
has come with your instruction.
Each week I can see the positive
results of your teaching. Daniel
looks forward to your visits as he
has continually learns new music
and techniques from you. Your
natural teaching ability, overall
knowledge, and professional
experience with the drums makes
your lessons and advice both
valuable and interesting. We
appreciate your use of both
contemporary and classic drum
music to demonstrate and teach
with. Your willingness to listen to
him and provide positive feedback
means a lot to Daniel. Your love of
the drums and music is contagious.
In all our dealings with you over
the last year you have always been
extremely courteous and
professional. Time to time when
schedule conflicts arise it has
never been a problem to contact
you and arrange for changes.
Once again I want to thank you for
being the ideal drum mentor.
Daniel and I both look forward to
continuing drum lessons with you
for as long as you are willing to
teach them.
Sincerely,
Daniel's Father
Dear Rick,
I want to take this opportunity to
thank you for being my son
Daniel's drum teacher. You have
been providing him lessons for
over a year and both he and I feel
that we know you not only as a
gifted drum instructor but also as a
personal friend.
It is truly remarkable how far he
has come with your instruction.
Each week I can see the positive
results of your teaching. Daniel
looks forward to your visits as he
has continually learns new music
and techniques from you. Your
natural teaching ability, overall
knowledge, and professional
experience with the drums makes
your lessons and advice both
valuable and interesting. We
appreciate your use of both
contemporary and classic drum
music to demonstrate and teach
with. Your willingness to listen to
him and provide positive feedback
means a lot to Daniel. Your love of
the drums and music is contagious.
In all our dealings with you over
the last year you have always been
extremely courteous and
professional. Time to time when
schedule conflicts arise it has
never been a problem to contact
you and arrange for changes.
Once again I want to thank you for
being the ideal drum mentor.
Daniel and I both look forward to
continuing drum lessons with you
for as long as you are willing to
teach them.
Sincerely,
Daniel's Father
7-27-04
To prospective drum
students and/or parents,
Our ten year old son Jake
has been taking drum
lessons from Rick Elliott
for several months. We
are so pleased with the
progress Jake has made.
But, more importantly,
we are happy that Jake
enjoys his lessons so
much. We couldn't have
been more lucky with our
choice of drum
instructors than to have
Rick teach our son. He is
great with Jake, very
positive, professional,
patient, kind and he
cheers Jake on, letting
him know he has
accomplished something
good.
We already have, and will
continue to highly
recommend Rick Elliott to
anyone who wants to
learn to play the drums.
Sincerely
Jake's Mom & Dad
To prospective drum
students and/or parents,
Our ten year old son Jake
has been taking drum
lessons from Rick Elliott
for several months. We
are so pleased with the
progress Jake has made.
But, more importantly,
we are happy that Jake
enjoys his lessons so
much. We couldn't have
been more lucky with our
choice of drum
instructors than to have
Rick teach our son. He is
great with Jake, very
positive, professional,
patient, kind and he
cheers Jake on, letting
him know he has
accomplished something
good.
We already have, and will
continue to highly
recommend Rick Elliott to
anyone who wants to
learn to play the drums.
Sincerely
Jake's Mom & Dad
5-22-05
Rick Elliott has been a very
positive influence on our son,
Jacob. He has taught him many
skills and a true love of
percussion. Jacob looks forward
to the fun lessons every week.
This has been an investment
towards years of achievement and
happiness. I have and continue to
recommend friends and family who
are pursuing an interest in playing
the drum set to consider Rick's
services. The convenience of
having lessons in our house is an
added bonus. I feel very fortunate
in finding Rick. His kind nature and
enthusiasm make him the perfect
motivator and teacher. Jacob has
just completed his 42nd lesson
and he is planning to continue for
a long time. We are very happy!
Sincerely,
Jacob's Mom
Rick Elliott has been a very
positive influence on our son,
Jacob. He has taught him many
skills and a true love of
percussion. Jacob looks forward
to the fun lessons every week.
This has been an investment
towards years of achievement and
happiness. I have and continue to
recommend friends and family who
are pursuing an interest in playing
the drum set to consider Rick's
services. The convenience of
having lessons in our house is an
added bonus. I feel very fortunate
in finding Rick. His kind nature and
enthusiasm make him the perfect
motivator and teacher. Jacob has
just completed his 42nd lesson
and he is planning to continue for
a long time. We are very happy!
Sincerely,
Jacob's Mom
Rick Elliott has been
teaching my son Jeffrey
the drums for almost a
year. We have been very
excited about the
progress he has made
with Jeffrey. With Rick's
one on one help and
individualized lessons
Jeff is now playing
complicated jazz, rock,
and swing beats. Jeffrey
now feels more confident
and accomplished when
he plays in church.
Jeff's Mother
teaching my son Jeffrey
the drums for almost a
year. We have been very
excited about the
progress he has made
with Jeffrey. With Rick's
one on one help and
individualized lessons
Jeff is now playing
complicated jazz, rock,
and swing beats. Jeffrey
now feels more confident
and accomplished when
he plays in church.
Jeff's Mother
Rick Elliott has been my drum
instructor for about three months.
In that short length of time I have
learned more than I thought
possible. With Rick's years of
experience and his abundant
patience, I have continued to
progress
at a rapid pace. While maintaining
a professional teaching method,
Rick also makes learning really
fun. He always has a positive
attitude and helps me to maintain
the same attitude. Rick is very
flexible with his schedule and will
work with you to meet your time
constraints as well. If you would
like to learn to play drums then I
advise you to
give Rick a call. You will have a
blast working with Rick. He is the
man!
Joel
instructor for about three months.
In that short length of time I have
learned more than I thought
possible. With Rick's years of
experience and his abundant
patience, I have continued to
progress
at a rapid pace. While maintaining
a professional teaching method,
Rick also makes learning really
fun. He always has a positive
attitude and helps me to maintain
the same attitude. Rick is very
flexible with his schedule and will
work with you to meet your time
constraints as well. If you would
like to learn to play drums then I
advise you to
give Rick a call. You will have a
blast working with Rick. He is the
man!
Joel
5-21-05
This letter is in reference to Rick
Elliott's drum lessons.
When my 12 year old son began
drum lessons a year ago,
he had never even touched a
drumstick. After just one
lesson I was amazed at what my
son had learned. After a
few short weeks he was almost
sounding like a
professional. I am very impressed
with Mr. Elliott's
business like manner. He is always
prompt and very
courteous. I find Mr. Elliott to be a
trustworthy person.
Also, my son likes Rick; he always
looks forward to his
drum lessons.
I would highly recommend Rick
Elliott to anyone wanting
to learn how to play the drums.
Caleb's Mother
12-24-05
Dear Rick, I know it has been
awhile since we last spoke. I
wanted to give you an update on
Caleb. Thanks to you & your great
teaching skills, Caleb is still
playing the drums. He practices
every day and has now started his
own band with some of his friends
from church. They practice in my
garage every week for many
hours. They are writing their own
songs & I am amazed at how good
they are. Their style is a mix of
heavy metal, jazz, alternative and
contemporary music. That is the
best way I can describe it. They will
be performing during youth
services at church in a few months
and are already speaking to a
friend of ours about recording a
demo. When they accomplish this I
will send one to you. Thank you
again for teaching Caleb how to
play and for showing him how to
love playing. I have recommended
your services to a couple of
friends.
Caleb's Mother
This letter is in reference to Rick
Elliott's drum lessons.
When my 12 year old son began
drum lessons a year ago,
he had never even touched a
drumstick. After just one
lesson I was amazed at what my
son had learned. After a
few short weeks he was almost
sounding like a
professional. I am very impressed
with Mr. Elliott's
business like manner. He is always
prompt and very
courteous. I find Mr. Elliott to be a
trustworthy person.
Also, my son likes Rick; he always
looks forward to his
drum lessons.
I would highly recommend Rick
Elliott to anyone wanting
to learn how to play the drums.
Caleb's Mother
12-24-05
Dear Rick, I know it has been
awhile since we last spoke. I
wanted to give you an update on
Caleb. Thanks to you & your great
teaching skills, Caleb is still
playing the drums. He practices
every day and has now started his
own band with some of his friends
from church. They practice in my
garage every week for many
hours. They are writing their own
songs & I am amazed at how good
they are. Their style is a mix of
heavy metal, jazz, alternative and
contemporary music. That is the
best way I can describe it. They will
be performing during youth
services at church in a few months
and are already speaking to a
friend of ours about recording a
demo. When they accomplish this I
will send one to you. Thank you
again for teaching Caleb how to
play and for showing him how to
love playing. I have recommended
your services to a couple of
friends.
Caleb's Mother
5-30-04
To whom it may concern,
Please allow me to
express our sincere
appreciation and
recommendation of Mr.
Rick Elliott as an
incredible drum
instructor. My son, Kason
is 9 1/2 years old and has
been inspired by Rick,
and his teaching
methods. Our investment
return results in a child
who is motivated, and
encouraged to practice.
Rick has inspired Kason
to make-up his own licks,
and to be creative. I have
enjoyed watching my son
grow in his musical
achievement with the
drums, and understand
with out a doubt that
this"outlet" and musical
creativity will only
develop his skills in
everything he decides to
do in life.
Sincerely,
Kim
To whom it may concern,
Please allow me to
express our sincere
appreciation and
recommendation of Mr.
Rick Elliott as an
incredible drum
instructor. My son, Kason
is 9 1/2 years old and has
been inspired by Rick,
and his teaching
methods. Our investment
return results in a child
who is motivated, and
encouraged to practice.
Rick has inspired Kason
to make-up his own licks,
and to be creative. I have
enjoyed watching my son
grow in his musical
achievement with the
drums, and understand
with out a doubt that
this"outlet" and musical
creativity will only
develop his skills in
everything he decides to
do in life.
Sincerely,
Kim
I began learning to play drums
much later in life than perhaps is
most common. Probably most
people begin taking lessons as a
child or teenager. I began at age
48. I have been extremely happy
with Rick's approach to teaching
drums. First of all, he is just a nice
and fun guy, he has a good
attitude, and is an admirable
person. And, since I had actually
been playing self-taught for a
couple of years before I began
taking lessons with Rick. I am
impressed how he was able to
assess my progress to that point
and zero-in on what I needed to
work on most.
Rick is excellent at teaching me
overall music theory and
essential skills such reading music
notation, as well as helping me
with specific songs I am learning
to play with my band.
I am very happy with Rick's
flexibility with scheduling and the
fact that he comes to my home for
lessons is a
tremendous advantage.
I look forward to my lesson each
week, especially since
Rick keeps the learning varied and
fun.
Myra
much later in life than perhaps is
most common. Probably most
people begin taking lessons as a
child or teenager. I began at age
48. I have been extremely happy
with Rick's approach to teaching
drums. First of all, he is just a nice
and fun guy, he has a good
attitude, and is an admirable
person. And, since I had actually
been playing self-taught for a
couple of years before I began
taking lessons with Rick. I am
impressed how he was able to
assess my progress to that point
and zero-in on what I needed to
work on most.
Rick is excellent at teaching me
overall music theory and
essential skills such reading music
notation, as well as helping me
with specific songs I am learning
to play with my band.
I am very happy with Rick's
flexibility with scheduling and the
fact that he comes to my home for
lessons is a
tremendous advantage.
I look forward to my lesson each
week, especially since
Rick keeps the learning varied and
fun.
Myra
6-08-05
Rick is an amazing
instructor. He takes his
time with every lesson
and is patient with
everything he teaches. I
would recommend him to
any student, no matter
what level they are at.
There is always
something new to learn,
especially from Rick.
Omar
Rick is an amazing
instructor. He takes his
time with every lesson
and is patient with
everything he teaches. I
would recommend him to
any student, no matter
what level they are at.
There is always
something new to learn,
especially from Rick.
Omar
8-26-04
We sat and listened in awe at our 13 (almost 14) year old son playing the drums tonight
after only 2 months of lessons. We could not believe the progress he has made. Rick has
done a remarkable job with Ryan. Rick Elliott is patient and kind and really has a love for
music, not to mention how talented he is. He relates to Ryan really well and I believe that
is why he has made such progress with him. We are so glad we found Rick. I encourage
anyone to hire him for drum lessons! It is a great investment to make for your child!
Thanks Rick!
Ryan's Mom & Dad
We sat and listened in awe at our 13 (almost 14) year old son playing the drums tonight
after only 2 months of lessons. We could not believe the progress he has made. Rick has
done a remarkable job with Ryan. Rick Elliott is patient and kind and really has a love for
music, not to mention how talented he is. He relates to Ryan really well and I believe that
is why he has made such progress with him. We are so glad we found Rick. I encourage
anyone to hire him for drum lessons! It is a great investment to make for your child!
Thanks Rick!
Ryan's Mom & Dad
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