A chat with Stephanie Salgado, one of the owners of Marshall Music, was recently asked why Lenny “Gee” Giachello is considered the most popular and in demand drum instructor in the Southbay?

List below are some of the reasons she believes this to be true….


· More than 35+ years of playing professionally
· More than 25+ years teaching experience
· Played in too numerous to count bands
· Versatility-plays many different styles
· Relates well with all ages (has had students from 3-80)
· Has recording experience
· Studied with seven renowned drummers
· Patience with students is incredible
· He has taught his own children
to become professional drummers
· He loves what he does and it shows
· He is the leader of two bands
(The Lenny Gee Trio featuring
Carol Schiada and the Lock Bros with Little Sister)
· Willingness to help parents and
students with selection of drum
equipment and is always available
to answer questions.

If you want to get yourself or
your child off on the right track
I suggest that you give Lenny
a call today at H) 310-549-0514
Cell) 310-801-4665

Source Marshall Music Rag

Professional Drummer Testimonials:

Joe Porcaro

I've known Lenny for many years. He's a great
friend and teacher of drumming. Lenny is a proficient drummer and teacher. His teaching methods are clear, organized, contemporary and inspiring. He would be a great teacher for any drum student that needs a drum instructor. Lenny's drumming is of a professional level in any style of music.

Roy Burns

September 6, 2007

To whom it may concern

Lenny Gee studied with me for seven years and made remarkable progress. Our lessons also covered many areas and problems
involved in teaching and working with students.
Lenny has showed real growth as teacher and player.

Sincerely, Roy Burns

Fred Beato

My friend, Lenny Gee is a great drummer with much passion forhis music and it truly comes through in his teaching.

Fred Beato Inc. Fred Beato

Lenny, the best teacher EVER!! 

Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz ("Weird Al" Yankovic band)

Here is what Lenny's students have to say about him:

Hi my name is Ashley Kawasaki I have been talking lessons with Lenny since 3rd grade which is 3 1/2 years and has been an awesome experience. He is great teacher and is extremely patient.

Hi my name is Christi Garcia I have been taking lessons with Lenny for about 2 yrs and ever since Lenny has encouraged me to pursue my drumming. He is a very knowledgeable teacher. He has been very patient with me and always had great advice when I could not play a certain portion of the lesson. Lenny has not only helped me with my drumming, but he has also given me great advice about what I should do about different problems that occurred with my band. His flexible schedule really helped me juggle school, drums and softball. Lenny is an awesome instructor, drummer and friend.

Joe Rotuna

I enjoy taking lessons with Lenny. I have been playing the drums for three and half years. It's a lot of fun and I always enjoy my lessons.

Alycia Patterson

"Lessons with Lenny are great. Lessons are very enjoyable and Lenny makes learning the drums a wonderful experience. Practicing is fun, and playing the drums has become on of my greatest passions. Lenny always urges me to do my best."

Cody Fukuwa

Lenny G is a great teacher and person in general. He is always happy and teaches the drums very well.

Hi, my name is Travis Coco and I've been taking lessons from Lenny for about 8 years. I have come a long way with my knowledge on sight reading and notation, rebound and accent control. As well as song structure, Lenny has given me an appreciation for all types of music. Lenny teaches me everything from jazz to rock and roll. Lenny makes learning a fun process, so I enjoy going to lesson and practicing each week.

Andrew Espejo

Over the course of 8 years, I have been a student of Lenny. I did not know what to except at the beginning of my lessons and later found that there was much to be learned Lenny is a skilled instructor who knows how to patiently break down skills into understandable parts of his students. One of the most challenging aspects of teaching is how to easily transfer knowledge. Lenny is very personable and encouraging instructor who motivates his students to do well. This no doubt I will refer future drummer to Lenny.

Nicholas Jeffery

My drum lessons with Lenny are a miracle because I have wanted to take drums all of my life. I would not want another teacher because just a few short weeks with him I understood how to read notes and I learned all the different symbols it is the best ever but the only thing is I don't like practicing but sometimes I do it for him. He has met a lot of famous people in his time like Elvin Jones, Joe Porcaro and Jeff Porcaro. He's had really good drum teachers and that's how he can teach us very good he is the best.

Hi my name is Erica Burrantes I take lessons with Lenny G. Lenny's lesson have made me excellent with the drums. It is so much fun. I think I have improved a lot through the year and a half I've spent with him. I think the key to drumming is practicing for 1/2 an hour to an hour, 2-3 days a week. It takes a lot of practice to get good.

Kevin Ismoto

I have been taking lessons from Lenny throughout middle school, and now high school. My love for drums has grown greatly since I first began. He has the patience and fun personality to work with kids of all ages. I have played for 4 years now.

Brian Rayner

I got drum lessons for x-mas in 2005 and it has been the best present ever. Lenny is a really nice guy and he is great at drumming. He makes sure you do your practice at home and makes sure you understand it.

Hi my name Meg Ikemoto Lenny is a great teacher because be not only teaches you the rhythms but is also patient in making sure you know the technique not only is he a teacher, but he is also a good friend. He doesn't intimidate me like other teaches do. I can tell him things that I talk about with my friends. I have learned it is easier to learn from him because he has strict teachings but always encourages you to do better and never to back down when challenged with a new piece. If I didn't learn from Lenny, I'd probably not be able to even notice the beats in music and have better coordination like I do today.