DRUM TEACHERS
CRAIG BUCHMAN
(OWNER, DRUMS)
Craig Buchman, owner of Big Bang Music Center, is a professional drummer with 20 years of teaching experience. His motivational method and enthusiastic approach to teaching ignites his students interest in learning new skills and techniques while inspiring them to reach new levels of personal achievement. Craig encourages all his students to explore and develop their own creativity and style through the art of drumming.
As a professional drummer and recording artist, Craig's talent and dedication to his craft has earned him the respect of well known leaders in the music industry. It has rewarded him with many opportunities and successes. Throughout his career Craig has been an integral and contributing member of numerous bands which have performed in a countless number of clubs and venues. Living a musician's dream he toured Europe playing before crowds of up to 60,000. Always valuing the importance of setting and achieving personal goals, Craig's philosophy is to challenge oneself. With that in mind, Craig created an original drum solo which was selected for him to perform in world renowned drummer Carmine Appice's "Drum Off Competition." His talent was rewarded when he placed as a "Top 10 Finalist".
Inspired by a dream and visions to combine his love of teaching with his knowledge and passion for music and drumming, Craig seized the opportunity to acquire his own business. In May 2007 he founded Big Bang Music Center.
As a professional drummer and recording artist, Craig's talent and dedication to his craft has earned him the respect of well known leaders in the music industry. It has rewarded him with many opportunities and successes. Throughout his career Craig has been an integral and contributing member of numerous bands which have performed in a countless number of clubs and venues. Living a musician's dream he toured Europe playing before crowds of up to 60,000. Always valuing the importance of setting and achieving personal goals, Craig's philosophy is to challenge oneself. With that in mind, Craig created an original drum solo which was selected for him to perform in world renowned drummer Carmine Appice's "Drum Off Competition." His talent was rewarded when he placed as a "Top 10 Finalist".
Inspired by a dream and visions to combine his love of teaching with his knowledge and passion for music and drumming, Craig seized the opportunity to acquire his own business. In May 2007 he founded Big Bang Music Center.
JON LOREE
(DRUMS)
Jon Loree is a young professional drummer from Hillsborough NJ with over 10 years of experience. He started playing at the age of 11 and hasn't stopped. He has been playing with his triplet brothers Brandon and Chris in their band Triple Addiction for 8 years. Their band has gotten acclaim in the local circuit as they continue to write, record, and perform. Jon has played all over the tristate area. He is in multiple bands including Muddy Funk, drummer for singer/songwriter Billy Wilkins, and drummer for singer/songwriter Jackie June. Jon also works as a hired gun for cover bands and original bands in the local area.
While being relatively new to the local scene, Jon has many connections allowing him to branch out and learn new styles of drumming including Jazz, Funk, Country, and various others. Jon has been teaching drums for over four years and hopes to continue giving every kid he teaches the positive mindset it takes to be a drummer. Everything comes with time, patience, and practice.
While being relatively new to the local scene, Jon has many connections allowing him to branch out and learn new styles of drumming including Jazz, Funk, Country, and various others. Jon has been teaching drums for over four years and hopes to continue giving every kid he teaches the positive mindset it takes to be a drummer. Everything comes with time, patience, and practice.