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Featured Drum Teachers Near Denver, CO

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Denver . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Craig B

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I first taught about 45 years ago when I was a teenager. Since then I have been helping people learn more about playing music on both a casual and professional basis. I strive to discover where the student is and what they want to accomplish. I also train students in Music Theory, reading and transcription because it is important that musicians are able to communicate with other players clearly. Music is vital to my life and I am grateful to those who helped me - I hope to have a positive impact on the folks who I get to work with. Read More

Nick H

Instruments: Drums

I've been passionately involved in music for as long as I can remember. In 2015 I graduated from the University of Colorado Denver with a BS in Recording Arts and Music. My passion for the science behind recording and manipulating sound has driven me to experiment on the drum set, and while composing my own music. I am currently professionally performing with The Electro-Soul group Melody Lines who has amazing opportunities like opening for members of The Disco Biscuits, Pretty Lights, Lotus, String Cheese Incident, Particle, Phil Lesh Band, and Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Read More

Brady S

Instruments: Drums

My first priority is to make sure the student has fun. This keeps my second priority in check, which is to teach the student as much as I can in the short amount of time we have. There is so much I love about drumming that I want to share, and the focused, eager, and attentive students receive the full benefit of my teaching style. However, many students are more relaxed, so I adjust my pace accordingly. Read More

Teresa W

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn

I believe in positive affirmation and goal setting. My goal with all students is that they enjoy learning, become self-motivated to practice, and consider their musical abilities as a gift which they can choose to share with others whenever they feel comfortable to do so. I have experience using a variety of method books and can easily recommend appropriate materials. I also encourage students to share with me and allow me to help them learn their favorite music, as well, even if that involves writing it out with or for them. Read More

Jordan T

Instruments: Piano Trombone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I am a passionate musician, educator, conductor, and composer, and I have been happily obsessed with music since I began piano lessons at age 10. I joined the school band program in 6th grade, and since then, I have learned how to play and teach many different instruments. My primary instrument is percussion, but I play piano, low brass, clarinet, bass guitar, and I also have perfect pitch. I also have had opportunities to share my love of music by arranging and composing for my own students as well as being commissioned by school band programs. Read More

Daniel I

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer Conga

Hello! I am Daniel, a music professional, educator and music producer.My experience spans 10 years in the Music Education, Piano Performance, Production Composition, and Artist Development field.I have educated and collaborated with students, artists, and music enthusiasts of several genres, and proficiency levels internationally. I'm quite student focused and strive to assist my students in achieving their specific goals. I commit to working one on one, to help get information students need from every lesson. Read More

Daniel R

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have a strong passion towards music that developed early as a child. During my life i have had the opportunity to take lessons from some of the greatest guitar players that ive ever heard and integrate their teaching methods and styles into my lessons. Recently ive played with 2 of the top 3 wedding bands in the Northeast (Boston Commen and Park Street Band) all of these things have pushed my limits musically to allow me to play a broad range of music. Read More

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KR A

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Consistency is key! Practicing a little bit every day is better for your growth as a musician than practicing a lot one or two days a week. Always warm up with something you're familiar and comfortable with before pushing into new territory. And of course, practice with a metronome! It doesn't have to be clicking the entire time you practice, but every practice session should feature at least some metronome work. Playing to a click is a surefire way to improve your sense of time, and as a percussionist you'll want to have the best time feel you possibly can!

When will I start to see results?
Results will entirely depend on the amount of work you put in. While it is true that certain students will inherently have an easier or harder time than others depending on the material being taught, the ones who work the hardest and practice the most will be the ones who see results the quickest and make the most consistent progress. As a general rule, students who put in at least a few hours of practice a week can go from complete beginner to being able to play a few basic beats within a month or two.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest part about playing the drums is being able to synthesize all you have learned to create music on the fly. That is, instead of pre-planning the beats and fills you're going to play, you instead make up beats and fills that suit the music as you go. This requires a lot of practice so that you're comfortable enough with the coordination required to start, stop, and switch between beats, all while remaining at the same tempo. You'll often be required to do so at different tempos and in different styles as well!

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
The materials I use depend on the genre the student is interested in. For rock, funk, and pop drummers, I tend to go with A Fresh Approach to the Drumset by Mark Wessels. The build-up of ideas throughout the book feels intuitive, and the backing tracks give students a way to practice the material in context. For jazz students, I use John Riley's books The Art of Bop Drumming and Beyond Bop Drumming. As far as I'm concerned, these two books are the gold standard for jazz drumset education, giving students a structured guide through several different aspects of jazz drumming, plus backing tracks and recommended listening. For those interested in Latin percussion, Ed Uribe's books on Brazilian and Afro-Cuban percussion are invaluable assets that go in depth about both individual percussion instruments and how those sounds are combined to make drumset grooves.

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