"I had heard of Greg Alban, had seen him play, and I was impressed. I sought out Greg as a drum instructor for my son, who has been playing drums now for nine years. Greg is an amazing drummer...He really understands drumming technique, and he's also a really nice, down-to-earth guy. "
- Joaquin Santana, Rancho Palos Verdes, California

Greg Alban is a recognized master teacher in the Los Angeles area who studied with Ray Rackle & Charlie Brown as a child in Columbus Ohio. While attending Ohio University Alban performed with the Ohio University Jazz Ensemble and studied with Guy Remonko. In 1973 he moved to LA to pursue a career in the music business and started studying with Chuck Flores, Joe Porcaro and conga master Jerry Stienholtz and then with the legendary Richard Wilson. Greg studied with Wilson for 27 years and became one of his most celebrated students. Greg's current instructor is jazz legend, Joe Morello with whom he has been studying with since 1994. Greg is currently on staff at Peninsula School of Music and feels privileged to pass along the knowledge he has gained.

Greg has performed all over the world including Las Vegas shows with Mel Carter. He led his own band for many years in the Los Angeles area. Greg performed concerts with the Miracles from (Smokey Robinson & the Miracles) at the Los Angeles Forum and Disney Land while their recording of “Love Machine” was the # 1 record in the country.

Greg performed with Jerry Salas (El Chicano) & John Avila (Oingo Boingo) in the band Legacy in the LA area. Greg then began recording with the famous keyboard player Patrick Moraz, keyboard player and band member of “Yes” & “The Moody Blues”. Greg played drums along with Bill Bruford on “Time Code” by Patrick Moraz which is currently being re released.

In 1999 Greg recorded a new version of the famous drum song “Wipe Out” with Eddie Bertrand on guitar & John Avila on bass.

In 2004 Greg played drums on “Radio Ready Drum Tracks” a drum loop CD featuring Greg, Tony Moore, Willie Ornelas, John Bermuda Schwartz, Luis Cardenas, Mark Droubay & Al Salas. Greg played on about 40 % of the drum loops for the CD. You can hear Greg’s drumming on the TV show the “Price is Right”. The song is Waltzing Matilda where Greg plays all the drum parts and it sounds like a large drum section. It is still constantly being played. This was recorded at Dino M 4 Recording Studios in LA where Greg is one of the house drummers.

Greg is currently in the studio working on his solo project called GAP (The Greg Alban Project.) The music was written for Greg’s solo CD by Patrick Moraz. Patrick plays all the Keyboards & is also Co-Producer. The CD is being recorded at Total Access Recording Studios in LA.

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Guitar Lessons http://theguitarschool.com
These are some of the guitar styles our instructors teach at Peninsula School of Music's Guitar School:
Modern Rock — R & B — Campfire Guitar — Country — Pop — Folk — Blues — Gospel — Swing — Rockabilly — Funk — Punk — Classic Rock — Metal — Reggae — Ska— Classical — Jazz — Fingerstyle Guitar
We believe that the majority of students get more out of their lessons, and progress at a much faster rate if they can learn the styles of music that they love. Every student is taught the same fundamentals in regards to music theory. The only difference is, is that one person may be taught their "do re mi's" with their favorite rock band while another may learn the same basic theory, but with Mozart.

Intermediate & Advanced Guitar Students

Beyond the basics, many guitarists feel that they aren't progressing fast enough in their knowledge and playing abilities; or that what they've learned seems scattered and unrelated.

With special emphasis toward the self-taught guitarist, our more advanced instruction is designed to "fill in the gaps." Blues, rock and jazz improvisation; performance skills, and practical music theory are the order of the day. Topics include improvisational techniques, scales beyond the pentatonic/blues scales, phrasing, chord progressions, progressive scale techniques, left and right hand technique, triads, arpeggios, intervals, advanced chord forms, rhythm, scale and chord theory, definitions, transposition and musical styles.

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Bass Lessons

All of the guitar styles are also taught on the bass. Everything in the "For The More Experienced" applies equally to the more advanced bass student. Slap bass, Funk, Jazz/Blues walking bass are popular styles among bass students. Our bass students are taught to interact with drummers and guitarists. Emphasis is placed on the ability to create bass lines and grooves.

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All Ages
Peninsula School of Music offers programs for everyone, from very young children through working adults and retired senior citizens

All Skill Levels
Instructors are qualified to teach beginner to advanced students.

All Styles
We teach all styles of music so you get to choose what most interests you as a student.

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What Can We Do For You?
At Peninsula School of Music, we are dedicated to providing our students with the best possible learning environment. Our highly knowledgeable teachers are committed to finding the approach that works best for each individual. Call (310) 377-2600 to discuss your own musical goals.

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