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SERVING THE TULSA METRO SINCE 1990
INSTRUCTION FOR DRUMSET SNARE DRUM HANDRUMS GONGS

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BRIAN  W.  CUPP

For three decades, Brian W. Cupp has been recognized as Tulsa's most elite and in demand instructional practitioner.  Recognized by Pro-Mark in 1992, being among the 100 top instructors in the United States, Brian's clientele comprise many of the regions most successful recording and touring artists which include Nic Ritter (War Bringer) James McAllister (Sufjean Stevens) Josh Center (Phil Marshall) Zac & Taylor Hanson (Hanson) Mike DePetrillo (Dryvr / Fdr. Drum Day Tulsa) Paul Latta (Jenny Labow) Adrian Alexander (Sybil's Machine) and Thom Hartwick (L.A. Sessions/Studio) among many others.

Brian was the founder and Sr. Instructor of Drum World Tulsa's modern school serving from 1990-2010, and was key in the growth and development of its principal teaching staff.  Notable among the top professional instructional percussive practitioners and clinician clientele who have studied privately under Brian include Ben Tedder (Drum World, Tulsa) Jeffrey Jones (Drum World, Tulsa / Music Store Tulsa / ZOMAC, Muskogee) Edison Hill (Legato School, Broken Arrow) Nick Fernandez (Drum World, Tulsa / Dir. Holland Hall) Michael Hanson (Palen Music, Broken Arrow) Erin Nelson (Drum World, Tulsa /Nashville Sessions) Russell Grant (Firey Bros. Tulsa) Billy Berkenbile (Billy's Drum Shop, Stillwater) Austin Giles (Scott Musik Studios, Tulsa) Paul Knight (Riverfield Day School, Tulsa) Brian Richmond (Richmond Drum, Collinsville) Josh Risner (The Complex, Tulsa) Jeff McCoy (Adj. Professor OSU) Jake Miller (University of Tulsa) Nick Taylor (Drum World, Tulsa) Aaron Baker (Drum World, Tulsa) Patrick Bubert (Abbey Road / Academy Road, Jenks-Bixby) Don Sprague (Caption Director, Coweta HS, Coweta)

An accomplished commercial recording artist, Brian has also served as staff artist for Christopher Sound & Vision (1997-2000) and Blue House Media with credits that include QuikTrip Corp., NBC Sports, Deer ValleyUtah and Chrysler/Jeep with notable artistic collaborations with Dave Kennedy, (The Blue) Joel Wade, (Joel Wade Band) Michael Vines (Black River) Tim Layman Band, Jeff D. Hail (Sax Myle) Kelly New

bill (Dancing Nietzches) Tony Smith (AdHoc Syndicate) Sky Miner's Union, Dave Koskinen (Tiny Grimes) singer/songwriter Sharla Pember (Eden).

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Brian is the owner of BWC Drumworks & Methode L'audace LLC.   In addition he is the North American Director of brand operations and artist relations for European drumstick manufacturer Agner Swiss.  He holds endorsements with Tama/Hoshino, Paiste CSG, Agner Switzerland and ProLogix with instructional areas of specialization in linear form (open solo) movement, S.A. Moeller rudimental mechanics, gong/sound meditation & proprietary disciplines for chamber style handdrum. 

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STUDIO SERVICES

All stated pricing is based upon monthly intervals.   Optional, discounted pre-pay pricing is available for all curriculums.  Lessson scheduling is available Monday - Thursday 10am - 7pm & Saturday 9am -2pm.  Please consult studio directly for additional information.  918.691.1517 /brian@agnerswiss.com
Note:  *General curriculums for drumset, snare drum, hand drum and gongs are suitable for all levels of ability.

*GENERAL CURRICULUM FOR DRUMSET   98.00  / Under 8 years of age  85.00


DRUMSET SPECIALIZED/ EXPERIMENTAL  115.00


*GENERAL CURRICULUM FOR SNARE DRUM  98.00


ADVANCED APPLICATIONS FOR SNARE DRUM  115.00


*STANDARDIZED/PROPRIETARY CURRICULUM FOR HAND DRUM  & UDU  98.00


*METALLIC SOUND / GONG MEDITATION  105.00

Foundational curriculums specialized for entry through advanced drumset:  1/8 -1/16 syncopation, comprehensive phrasing, 3 phase open hihat, multi-voicing, odd metre, general reading mechanics, PAS rudimental overview, 4 limb independence, Latin/World applications, Jazz independence, Double Bass, Intro. Linear.
Experimental concepts for modern drumset:  Ostinato/Advanced 4 limb independence, Advanced Double Bass: Symmetric/Assymetric Hand Foot
'Mirror Imaging",  Modular Proprietary Free Solo.
Comprehensive studies for the beginner through advanced player with special emphasis for band students.  Foundational PAS rudimental applications
basic theory, metronomic comprehension, fulcrum mechanics.  Selected authors:  Whaley.
Advanced PAS rudimental comprehension, S.A. Moeller integrated reduction/compression exercises, metronomic counterpoint, grip/mode applications.  Selected authors: Cirone, Delecluse.
Comprehensive entry through advanced proprietary instruction for Middle Eastern doumbek, darbuka and African djembe & Udu.  Orthodox, traditional instruction is available for Irish Bodhran.
A unique exploration of metallic, textural sound applications which are ideally utilized subjective meditational purposes.  The system employs an exclusive range of Paiste sounds, including roto-sound discs, cupchimes, bronze soundplates, accent cymbals, accent gongs, supended sound discs and bronze finger cymbals, bronze bells and chakra, symphonic and sound creation gongs. 
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