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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!
Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Accordion Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
My approach to teaching is tokeep students interested, lessons fun, all while growing their experience andproficiencyattheirinstrument. Positive feedback is very important and is something I do in every lesson. Constantly communicating with them on how they are feeling, stayingupdatedon their goals andaspirationsas well as letting them know what my expectations are from them, help create a positivelearningenvironment. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing a student understand a concept and express the feeling of wanting to learn more! Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
My style of teaching is personal and caring. Whether my students develop a desire to pursue music beyond our lessons, I care about their happiness and personal success in life. I develop a relationship with my students and I really enjoy it when I hear that they used a concept I taught them in our music lessons for something beyond music. I at least hope to instill a strong understanding and enjoyment of music in each of my students which they can share with the people in their life. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Banjo Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching music ever since I began to develop a formal education myself. I began by teaching anyone and everyone I could as early as my first year of college. I quickly figured out that anyone could really learn this stuff. I also realized that most people wanted to learn at some point, just never got around to it or stopped believing they could. It has always been my mission to reverse this kind of thinking for those who want it, and help people understand it is never too late to learn. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I am more passionate about drumming and becoming a better drummer than any other pursuite I have encountered in life thus far. I have played in many bands covering almost every style and am convinced that every good drummer should be able to switch it up and play in any style demanded of them at anytime. The most popular bands I have played with are: Mercuria and the Gem Stars, Subterranean Safari, Instant Empire, The Yawpers, and my current band Eldren. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trombone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard
Since I have had many different teachers in many different areas of my musical life, my philosophy is to be flexible and open as an instructor. I have learned many different methods and techniques, and depending on the type of lesson I'm teaching, I use whatever methods are relevant. Whether I'm teaching rock music, orchestral music, or even marching band techniques, my goal is to give students the skills and tools they need to have fun and be successful. Read More
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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