Art Bernstein

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Primary Instrument: Drums

Art Bernstein has been playing drums for more than 25 years and has been teaching for 17 years. Currently Art is a contributing writer for Drumhead Magazine writing the lessons for the department Drum U & contributing regularly to the department Playing with the Pros in print & on CD. Also available as Drumhead digital addition with audio and video lesson examples on the web: www.drumheadmag.com. As a performer and session artist, his versatility behind the kit has afforded him the opportunity to perform & record within the genres of rock, funk, blues, pop, metal, folk, jazz, Latin and country with both regional & national acts, and for musical theater. Art has well over 40 CD's to his credit, including recent collaborations with guitarist Chuck D'Aloia, “Gears”, “Under the Hood”, “Christmastime is Gears”, “Brown Note presents music by Art Bernstein & Chuck D’Aloia”, “Circle 7” and D'Aloia's guitar instructional DVD “Blues with Brains.” From his private teaching studio in upstate New York, Art has been inspired by his students of all ages, whose achievements have ranged from coveted positions with competitive school district, all-state and college ensembles to international tours with bands of their own. During its 2005- 2006 season, The Empire State Youth Orchestra's Youth Percussion Ensemble featured Art's composition “Luna's Lunch, a 2 Drumset Solo,” performed by two of his students. Art has written books on drumset and snare. He is a Drummers Collective NYC Alumnus, and is proud to endorse Vic Firth Drumsticks, Audix Microphones, Ayotte Drums, Evans Drumheads, Latin Percussion, and Sabian Cymbals. Art was named artist of the month September 2007 at musiclearningcurve.com More information on session availability, CD's, clinics, performances & student achievements is available at www.artbernstein.com.

Last Updated: August 18, 2012

Art is a contributing writer to Drumhead Magazine (www.drumheadmag.com), Departments Drum U and Play with the Pros, 2007- 2010/2007-present.

Chuck D'Aloia

Circle 7
Self-Produced
2009
Tracks: Track; Track.
Personnel: Chuck D'Aloia: Guitar and Bass.
Personnel: Art Bernstein: Drums.

Under the Hood
Self-Produced
2006
Tracks: all tracks
Personnel: Chuck D'Aloia: Guitar and Bass.
Personnel: Art Bernstein: Drums.

Christmas Time is Gears
Self-Produced
2006
Tracks: all tracks
Personnel: Chuck D'Aloia: Guitar and Bass.
Personnel: Art Bernstein: Drums.

Gears
Self-Produced
2004
Tracks: all tracks
Personnel: Chuck D'Aloia: Guitar and Bass.
Personnel: Art Bernstein: Drums.

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Primary Instrument:
Drums

Location:
Kinderhook, NY

Credentials/Background:
Art has been playing drums for more than 25 years and has been teaching for 17 years. Currently Art is a contributing writer for Drumhead Magazine writing the lessons for the department Drum U & contributing regularly to the department Playing with the Pros in print & on CD. From his private teaching studio in upstate New York, Art has been inspired by his students of all ages and all levels of ability, whose achievements have ranged from coveted positions with competitive school district, all-state and college ensembles to international tours with bands of their own. During its 2005- 2006 season, The Empire State Youth Orchestra's Youth Percussion Ensemble featured Art's composition "Luna's Lunch, a 2 Drumset Solo," performed by two of his students. Art has written books on drumset and snare. He is a Drummers Collective NYC Alumnus, and is proud to endorse Vic Firth Drumsticks, Audix Microphones, Ayotte Drums, Evans Drumheads, Latin Percussion, and Sabian Cymbals. Art is currently taking students studying at all levels. Rates are $45.00/hr. Please call for schedule availability. Contact info: 518-369-8282 lunastudios@gmail.com www.artbernstein.com

Clinic/Workshop Information:
Offering clinics in many areas including basic jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, New Orleans, Funk, Rock and more. Please feel free to contact for information on clinics at: lunastudios@gmail.com www.artbernstein.com

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