George Basley

Drums

George has over 50 years of experience in performance and instruction. After majoring in music at Wagner College, he went on to perform with a variety of different groups, event contractors and off Broadway musicals. George wrote and produced a music video that ran on MTV for over a year. While in New York, he studied with Gary Chester and continues teaching Gary’s “New Breed” methods of independence on the drum set. George’s teaching applies to all styles, and, above all, lets you have fun while becoming a better musician.

Outside of teaching, George currently drums for several groups in the Tampa Bay Area and plays as a support musician for both the Florida and Manasota Steel Guitar Clubs.

TESTIMONIALS

“We are thrilled with George’s drum lessons! He clearly approaches drums from a musical perspective and he is a great and patient teacher. He anticipates the needs of his students and is always prepared. He really adds value to the music program at Creative Keys!”

“George was wonderful and patient. Rooker was antsy bc he was nervous and George was incredibly patient and thorough with him. Rooker left very excited to come back next week”