Welcome to Markis World, home of the "Drum Teacher Guy"! We have experienced performers that are now professional teachers. We offer drum lessons, anywhere in Staten Island and willing to travel to the New Jersey. D. Mark Agostinelli is the head teacher and has been playing most of his life. D. Mark Agostinelli has won the Joan Osborne award for performing arts. Agostinelli offers his expertise in: Rudiments, Sheet music reading, Stick control, Time, Groove, and coordination. Agostinelli also teaches all styles Rock, Funk, Jazz, African, Latin, Brazilian, Drum n Bass, Electronic etc... Agostinelli specializes in African music notation and style. He knows all 6 African rhythms. Agostinelli has taken numerous trips to West Africa and Central Africa to study African style rhythm. We teach all ages, and all levels.