Performance-oriented music lessons in drums, voice, and guitar. We also offer services in Live Sound
Patterson Studios began with a lesson taught in a West Haven basement in 2006. After a series of events that included a summer job at Camp Jam, the emergence of new students, and a meeting with a contractor named Ben... in spring of 2011 a garage on Patterson Road became what is now a facility for creativity, recording, and music. Students at Patterson Studios have auditioned for X Factor, America
Operating as usual
10/27/2022
Been away for a little while, and made a few adjustments in the studio.
A few more toys are on their way.
Norman, aka “the petite prince”  seems to be a fan of the birch, as the other kit has been busy Play Rocky horror picture show at SquareFoot theater.

12/31/2019
Happy New Year!!
08/31/2018
Great way to start the day.
2 guitars and a whole bunch of awesome ess!
https://youtu.be/QpfbnQ1jHdc
youtube.com VIDEO NOTE: They NAIL the s*&% out of this song! The ending is shear perfection! I wanted to share my experience of my first Dave & Tim show I attended in La...
Back to the grind!!
One of the last videos completed before “the slump”. There is something really powerful about this song. Makes you think you can throw a ball a quarter of a mile!
I even had my school choir sing it. My favorite part of this video tho?
...one of the comments a troll left: “I like the way Cobus holds his stick better, so no thanks!”
Hahah…what are some funny comments you have gotten or have read?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTEDSBh9hls
One of my favorite songs to play. A song which I do not own the rights too. I like this song so much, I even taught it to my school choir. That video can als...
After a great twin-mas yesterday, I'm back to spam your feed with more drum videos.
With the upcoming Rush night, I wanted to post a video I did a while back. Studio was much different then (as you will see and hear). Some incredible video production by Mike Bevacqua.
This is Subdivisions. I used the "Show of Hands" version because I like the live vibe and the keyboard sounds better than the studio version.
Thankful for progress and change!
Enjoy!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NyMuLCW5fsM
A classic Rush track from the album Signals. I do not own the material in this video. I do not play like Neil, nor will I ever. This is my take on this power...
07/25/2018
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVrTwiRzgiE
Very proud of this one. Besides Alan Dawson’s Rudimental Ritual, there aren’t many snare exercises that allow you practice a majority of the rudiments in a “musical” way as this one does. Tommy Igoe’s “Great Hands for a lifetime” is a modern day rudimental ritual. Each level (there are 4) has it’s own set of challenges. Each level each adds more rudiments and increases the tempo.
As an extra “hair pull”, there is the 5 minute advanced warm up that is sure to challenge even the most seasoned players.
Enjoy!
youtube.com Here is the long awaited "part 3". This is the warm up I use before gigs and before practice sessions. I think this is a huge benefit to drummers as it has y...
Hello, folks!
A little practice out of the Stickings Book. This study uses applications of 4B, 6B, and 8B stickings. The studies are applications of stickings so they can be used musically.
The next step would be to put the accents on the kit. You can play the accents on the toms, then cymbals. You can also play the study over an ostinato.
Or, take individual measures and use them as fills. The possibilities are only limited by your imagination.
I hope you enjoy this...if not, that's ok too. Happy practicing!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lINiTrsExzo
This is Gary study 12 from Gary Chaffee's Sticking Patterns Book. The study combines 4B, 6B and 8B groupings. I'm playing on the Reflexx practice pad...highl...
Luca killing some Huey Lewis. And he is LOVING hearing himself on recording.
What a great way to spend his lesson.
You record, you listen, you critique and you improve.
The new system is crystal clear.
We are excited!
*edit
Had to take out the mp3...so, now you only hear drums.
And we are back!
Full day of lessons in the studio. Lessons practice and a recording session!
Working a little Tony Williams style up tempo ride playing. Push pull technique to help the 5 note variations.
Goal is 300 bpm. This is 280 ish. Striving for smaller motions too.
#TonyWilliams
Gary has me working on “Miles Smiles” so this helps...kinda. Hahah.
09/21/2017
Last vocal of the album being recorded...
Tho sad, VERY EXCITING!!
Studio is "SHAKIN" as we speak!!
Metallic Shake gettin their groove on!
Metallic Shake in the studio!!!!
09/19/2017
Fast Ricky killing it in the studio.
Bands, message us to rent the studio for your rehearsal.
Working some triplet linear phrases as I assemble the first draft of the upcoming Passing Strange CD!
Can not wait to share this with you...neither can they!!
08/30/2017
Special thanks to Brooke Brady for her incredible work capturing the transformation of the studio.
Really excited for the upcoming year.
08/19/2017
And in with the new!!
Thanks to Cliff and Vinnie at Amodio and Sons.
08/19/2017
Out with the old...its as if the universe interjected and said: "Well, since you renovated the entire studio, lets go ahead and get you a new ductless system".
Out with the old...
Blower in the main unit is shot. Panasonic bought sanyo. Which means parts are no longer available.
08/19/2017
Out with the old...
Blower in the main unit is shot. Panasonic bought sanyo. Which means parts are no longer available.
Super excited to post my first video from the re-done studio. Please share away! It's already been a productive summer in here. Recorded 2 bands in as many months. Can't wait to see what the fall brings. Message us for rates and availability.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNeOuCCIRmE&feature=youtu.be
This past summer I did a complete overhaul of my studio. I got rid of a TON of clutter, threw on some new paint and treated the room with close to 17 acousti...
08/07/2017
Lucid Empire in the studio recording drums!!
Photo shoot at the studio, then recording session tonight. Life is good here at the studio. Got a project that needs recording? We record drum tracks, singer/songwriters and full bands.
Message us for rates.
07/28/2017
Dobas Music Studios
Take the tour!! Lot of planning, work and bad assery.
The room is a 180 from where it was 6 months ago. Easy to move around, easy to record in and easy to be creative in.
DIG IT!!
Thanks again to the good folks at Real Traps who helped bring my vision to life.
07/05/2017
Passing Strange in the studio laying down some sick vocals!!!
Listen to the INCREDIBLE difference in the sound using the bass traps as a make shift vocal "booth"
Recording continues this summer. CD drops soon!
07/05/2017
Studio reno...done. The look is stunning. The room looks bigger.
I have no words to describe the sound. Professional, dry and NO annoying room echo/bleed. We are ready to record at the next level!!
We are so pleased with this transition. Thank you Bob Ambrose and all the folks at Real Traps!!
06/19/2017
Its PAINTING day at the studio.
New bass traps arrive soon.
So stoked to have a TUNED room!!
Happy to be recording the band Passing Strange!
03/27/2017
All clean and shiny!!
03/27/2017
Before and after!
08/23/2016
Attention Singers, guitarists and drummers: Are you looking to take your playing to the next level? Have you always wanted to play, but you tube videos aren't cutting it? Its never too late to start!
We are the place for you. Experienced staff, professional atmosphere are a few things that make Dobas Music Studios the studio for your family.
Call now to schedule your first lesson!
06/29/2016
Happy to announce the addition of 2 new teachers at the studio!!
Jen Gadaree will be our new voice teacher.
Mark Garthwait will be our new guitar teacher.
Both are excellent teachers, musicians and people. They bring a wealth of experience and are an excellent addition to the staff at Dobas Music Studios.
Welcome aboard, Jen and Mark!!!
06/10/2016
Timeline Photos
06/09/2016
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