Caleb Davis
"In my years of playing, I've learned that being a great
player doesn't necessarily make for being a great
teacher. Art Bernstein is one of the rare exceptions;
he possesses the playing talent, but also has the
patience and ability to communicate with students of
all ages and levels. The lessons I learned from him
over the years have helped me in all aspects of my
music career."
Mike VanDyne
"Art's wisdom of numerous styles of music and techniques for the drum kit has made him a great teacher for me. He will go to any means necessary in order to get an idea across to his students, including charting whole songs, demonstrating, or by accessing his enormous music library."
Maxwell Figarsky
"Art Bernstein was the most influential force in my musical development. He perfectly balances discipline in training the student with letting the student choose their own directions of development. He always encourages and never preaches. Art always taught me that it's about the music, first and foremost. His greatest asset is his knowledge of so many styles which he exposes his students to. He knows that to be a drummer today you must be above all well-rounded. Art also encourages his students to play music whenever they can. Additionally, Art really cares about his students as players and as people. He is a positive force to have available inside and outside of the classroom.
Art Bernstein has been my inspiration in my drumset playing career, as well as a role model in my own teaching career."
Bill Przylucki
"Art's incredible talent as a teacher derives from the fact that he is such an incredible student of music and of the art of drumming. He remains one of the most passionate drummers I know, and has the rare ability to channel such passion into every lesson he gives. Art teaches without ego, without concern of ability level and always in a positive and motivating manner. All combined with a clear and knowledgeable understanding of the music business, he's someone I have truly never stopped learning from. Art is one of my absolute heroes, and continues to be an invaluable source of inspiration in my musical development ."
Evan Pouchak
“For the last 10 years I have had the privilege to study with Art Bernstein.
I can truly say that it has been unbelievable not only for my playing but my life.
Art’s personal and unique relationship with each of his students, in and outside the studio, is an extraordinary gift that he brings to teaching.
His effort and undivided attention to the development of his students is something that shouldn’t be taken for granted. Art’s way of breaking things down and customizing his methods to each particular student and task is something that has always impressed me, not to mention how regularly I leave a lesson thinking, “That was like magic.”
Through studying with Art I have not only improved my playing but my whole approach to the drums, music, and life in that, we must truly, always strive for perfection.”
Aaron Drescher
