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Edwin G. Hamilton

Edwin G. Hamilton is a professional musician and an educator. His dedication to the art of music is inspiring. In 2014 he earned a Jazz Fellowship to go study in New Orleans, Louisiana under the great Herlin Riley. At his young age he has already performed, recorded and/or worked with notable names such as: Teddy Adams, Explorer’s Club, Chris Crenshaw, Michael Dease, Calvin Edwards, Delbert Felix, Mike Frost, Aaron Goldberg, Wycliffe Gordon, Niki Haris, Enrique Hernandez, Charmaine Neville, Delfeayo Marsalis, Wynton Marsalis, Shannon Powell, Marcus Printup, Vinny Raniola, Herlin Riley, Christian Sands, Tye Tribbet, Donald Vega, Frank Vignola, Christian Winther and many more. Edwin has also played on big stages/arenas in front of crowds of over 10,000 and has toured the United States, extensively; he has also toured Europe (Switzerland) with renowned vocalist, Niki Haris (2014).

Edwin’s talents, hard work and professionalism have made him one of the most sought after drummer/percussionists in the Southeast. He also drums locally for many different groups in the CSRA (Central Savannah River Area) where he is first call. He is currently the drummer for the Mike Frost Band. Edwin proudly serves as the Minister of Music at Olive Branch Baptist Church in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina under the direction and leadership of Rev. Dr. James E. Dukes. He maintains a private instruction studio and loves to teach serious students lessons. He is also thrilled to be on staff at the Jessye Norman School of the Arts as a Music Instructor. Edwin endorses four companies: Arti Dixon Bass Drum Lift, Beato Inc. (drum bags), Kopf Percussion (cajons) and Stellar Custom Drums (wood hoops). Edwin is a virtuoso and for him, the best is yet to come… and the beat continues.

Edwin G. Hamilton: The Whole World Must Change

Read "The Whole World Must Change" reviewed by Dan Bilawsky

by Dan Bilawsky
March 13, 2016

Edwin G. Hamilton plays drums, sings, covers organ, adds strings, writes, supplies percussion, provides piano, and includes some vibraphone work on this album. To say he's a musical jack-of-all-trades would be an understatement. But let us leave out the second part of the phrase, because he's actually quite accomplished in most of those categories. The Whole World Must Change finds Hamilton putting his many and varied skills to good use. It's an album that's all over the ...

Primary Instrument

Drums

Credentials/Background

Mission: "It is my aim to be a positive influence to all -especially those who aspire to be musicians and vocalists." -Edwin G. Hamilton CEO/Founder Description: Edwin G. Hamilton offers drum/percussion, piano and vocal lessons to aspiring students of all levels who wish to enlarge their abilities. Drums/Percussion All lessons include reading and improvisation in ALL STYLES and GENRES of music. Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Lessons Piano All lessons include reading, aural skills, keyboard harmony/chording techniques and improvisation. Classical Piano: Beginner Lessons ONLY Jazz Piano: Beginner and Intermediate Lessons ONLY Contemporary Christian/Traditional and Progressive Gospel/Neo Soul/Smooth Jazz Piano: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced Lessons Vocal All lessons include aural skills, pitch recognition, and vocal exercises designed to maximize the vocalist's potential as a soloist and/or background vocalist. Vocal Christian Contemporary and Traditional/Progressive Gospel lessons are offered ONLY. ***Contact [email protected] for rates.

Clinic/Workshop Information

Primary Instrument

Drums

Credentials/Background

Clinic/Workshop Information

Drum Clinic: ***Every clinic is designed for the needs of the musician in attendance.*** These are some of the topics that will be discussed and demonstrated: •Different genres of music covered •Playing time and different variations of time •Playing from a melodic perspective •Soloing and grooves •Playing odd meter •Sight-reading •Playing with a click track •Emphasizing the basics •Control and musicality •Playing with and enhancing a band Drum Masterclass: ***Edwin G. Hamilton also offers special topic masterclasses for smaller, more intimate groups (students) upon request.*** These are some of the topics that will be discussed and demonstrated: •Rudiments •Stick control (sticking and hand position) •Ride cymbal approaches •Limb independence •Bass drum approaches •Soloing in form and in style of music Drum Clinic: ***Every clinic is designed for the needs of the musician in attendance.*** These are some of the topics that will be discussed and demonstrated: •Different genres of music covered •Playing time and different variations of time •Playing from a melodic perspective •Soloing and grooves •Playing odd meter •Sight-reading •Playing with a click track •Emphasizing the basics •Control and musicality •Playing with and enhancing a band Drum Masterclass: ***Edwin G. Hamilton also offers special topic masterclasses for smaller, more intimate groups (students) upon request.*** These are some of the topics that will be discussed and demonstrated: •Rudiments •Stick control (sticking and hand position) •Ride cymbal approaches •Limb independence •Bass drum approaches •Soloing in form and in style of music ***Contact [email protected] for rates.

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