Location of Teaching: Nashville, Tennessee.

Instruments Taught: Drums.

Times Available: Monday through Saturday - 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

Rates: $15.00 per Half Hour - $25.00 per Hour. Students must pay for four lessons in advance.

Educational Background: Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. 1974-1978 Bachelor of Music, Music Education - Minor in performance and composition. Massachusetts Certification #231177 for K-12th grade - Vocal and Instrumental.

Experience: Has 32 years of professional experience as both a teacher and performer. Her teachers, Gary Chaffee, Fusion and Jazz Artist, Berklee College, Boston, MA. Keith Copeland, Jazz Artist, Berklee College, Boston, MA, Fred Budda, Boston Pops, Berklee College, Boston, MA, have contributed greatly to her simple method of teaching. She is currently a working session musician on music row in Nashville and is performing regularly. Current Recording Projects: "Suzahn Fiering" Style: Jazz, Producers: Richard Adler, Suzahn Fiering, Sound Wave Studios. "Reese Wilson" Style: Country, Producer: Reese Wilson, Paragon Music Group. "Lynn Manderson" Style: Bluegrass, Americana, Gospel Producers: Liz Ficalora, Lynn Manderson, Seventeengrand. Experiences: Nashville Celebration Chorus at TPAC with the Nashville Symphony - January 16th 2004 Vocalist Carnival Cruise Lines, Miami, FL. April 1999 - November 2000 Drummer, Percussionist, Back-up singer All styles from 30's through 90's Player, Writer, Arranger, for the Shilo and Blackjack Bands Entertainer for Country Music Midnight Show. Sterling, Touring Road Band, Nashville, TN. September 1994- June 1995 Drummer, Percussionist, Back-up singer New and Classic Country, Rock, Southern Rock Opened for Colin Raye and Brian White.

Awards: National Award Winner, Maxwell House Coffee Jingle Writing Contest, 1987.

Additional: Patient and Professional Certified and Licensed Tennessee Teacher, accepting beginning to advanced students. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Whether you're interested in music as a hobby or career, Liz Ficalora can teach you to play the drums quickly and easily with her step by step method. Learn to play with CD's and record your progress in her studio.

Member Number: 1115

Beginning Date: 6/17/04