Craig Batanides has been actively teaching in the Bay Area for over 40 years
Call or text to schedule a FREE introductory lesson today!
What is CB Drum Instruction?
Craig Batanides has been actively teaching and playing drums in the Bay Area for over 40 years. He studied for ten years with Mike Curotto, Scott Morris and the PPSI Rhythm Section School, and has performed with many talented musical groups such as Rubber Soul, which included blues guitarist Tommy Castro, Soul Patrol , and Big Al’s Heart & Soul, which opened for R&B singer Patti LaBelle.
Craig began his teaching career in 1983 at Reik Music in Mountain View, California, and has taught drum sections for local schools such as Gunn High School, St. Francis High School, Georgina P. Blach Middle School and Los Altos High School.
For the past ten years, Craig has been teaching at his fully-equipped studio in Mountain View. FREE introductory lessons are offered, and hourly lessons are taught on a four-week, monthly basis for $70 an hour, or one monthly payment of $280. All ages and levels are taught, from 1 to 100, beginner to advanced, and are individually paced to meet the needs of each student.
CB Drum Instruction is located at 1901 Old Middlefield Way, Suite #13 in Mountain View, California. Remote lessons are also available through most video communication platforms.
For more information, call or text Craig at (650)-533-7012.
Testimonials
“Craig’s enthusiasm and flow of ideas toward moving a students skill-set forward is unlimited”
- Pat K
“I’m so glad I’ve had the privilege of taking drum lessons with Craig!”
- Lauryn M
“I cannot begin to express the continued gratitude to Craig for being a wonderful and insightful teacher to Josh for so many years. He certainly has been an influence for good in his life, and I am thankful for that. His passion for music is amazing and he loves to teach! He has definitely made a huge impact on him in the things he has chosen to pursue”
- Marcia L
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