<<<THIS INDIEGOGO FUNDRAISER EXPIRES ON 1/28/16>>> https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/world-class-drum-studio-for-kids-and-adults/x/12177054#/ CHECK OUT THE VIDEO - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mz-Jj534HII [Developing a state of the art teaching facility for drummers, musicians and percussion ensembles] Hello, I'm Kevin Dean. I live for music. Everywhere I turn opportunities present themselves to me and I make fast decisions because things happen fast in the entertainment business. I recently learned that the business that currently houses my teaching studio is moving their enterprise to a new facility and selling the building. Soon. Therefore, I am being pro-active, now. Change is good. I need a change too. As it stands, my career and student base are growing, but my studio space is not. In order to do more amazing things for my students and the community, I started a search for a bigger, better, more creatively inviting space. Coincidentally, a like-minded creative thinker is expanding our local arts community with a vision of making our city a better place to live, by renovating an old building called the Gear Factory. I want in on the ground floor (basement floor actually) of this new opportunity. For the future of this endeavor, In addition to my private lessons, I want to offer - 1) Parent/child lessons so DAD and SON and/or MOM and DAUGHTER etc. can learn and grow together musically and intellectually. 2) Group lessons for several drummers (anywhere from 5 to 15 players), 3) Coaching sessions for high school percussion sections, ensembles, and marching band drum lines, 4) My continued services to volunteer for physically and mentally challenged individuals by inviting them to a new spacious, professional atmosphere instead of going on location. 5) 24 hour access facility with no noise constraints for band rehearsals and recording sessions (I'm in four projects at this time) 6) opportunities to sublet my studio to drum teachers, piano teachers, music teachers and musicians who are in need of space for limited use. 7) an inspirational and spacious environment for drummers and percussion groups to rehearse and perform for live shows and recitals. 8) Multi-track recording for student demos and auditions as well as recording studio tracks for my collaborations and songwriting endeavors. 9) Drum repairs and refurbishing. 10) Drum circles and rhythm workshops. In order to provide all of these services and offer a state of the art studio, so I can provide the most comprehensive teaching experience possible, I need the following gear: soundproofing/curtains/acoustical tiles etc., shelving, a closet, carpet/padding, new drum kits, hardware, cymbals, sticks, heads, mallets, percussion, paint supplies, mini fridge, microwave, table, 6 chairs (4 in the room, 2 for waiting area), widescreen TV/bracket, PA system, speakers, powered monitors, microphones for 2 full drum kits, xlr cables, 1/4" cables, mic stands/clips… and more... https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/world-class-drum-studio-for-kids-and-adults/x/12177054#/