Drum Lessons in Franklin, TN

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe

Music has been a part of my life since I was four, when I started playing piano. Although it never became my primary focus, It gave me a foundation that has been invaluable in my percussion playing. I've been playing percussion since 2006 and drum set since 2008. As soon as I received my drum set for my 13th birthday, I knew that is what I wanted to do with my life. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Technology is very important in my lessons: the studio is equiped with speakers so the student can play along to their favorite music. There is a also a printer so worksheets can be instantly made. There are drum mics and a mixer so the student can listen to their playing weekly and find ways to improve. I like to figure out what a students interests are and go from there. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga

I'm a recent grad from Carson Newman University! My major was Music Education emphasis in Instrumental. I have been a musician since I was ten, performing in bands and learning piano before picking up percussion in middle school. I was part of Hume Fogg Academic School's Concert, Wind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble, and I performed in Carson Newman University's Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussin Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching private lessons when I was in college and just beginning to gain the playing experience that would lead to my 20+ years as a profesional drummer. I continued to teach sporadically during my time with the Goo Goo Dolls. Over the past year I have concentrated more on teaching than I had before, and I have found it to be a very fulfilling experience to see the excitement that students show when learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Im an experienced and accomplished musician, and I love sharing my love of music with students. Ive greatly enjoyed many opportunities to perform and teach music over the years. Some of my greatest experiences have included touring with bands I idolized growing up, writing music and seeing it all the way through to recording and publishing, and seeing students glowing at recitals after playing their favorite song or classical piece. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have always had a passion for teaching having worked as a private instructor and marching band instructor throughout my 20's and into my early 30's. I am certified to teach in the public schools. I have taught as a full time band director in the states of Tennessee and Ohio. I also worked as a part time band director in the Pittsburgh Catholic Schools. I am currently interviewing for full time positions in the state of Tennessee. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Drums

Being able to teach others and share my knowledge is what drives me, so I like to see progress. I have a goal-oriented approach that differs depending on the individual, but the results are always there. I love feeling the satisfaction of a student learning. Not to mention the relationships that are built and how much I learn from them in turn! It truly is a give and take relationship, just another individual sharing experience and knowledge. Read More