Drum Lessons Alameda County, CA

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

For beginners, I will start with no sticks in the hands at all! Just tapping on your legs with your hands and getting all of the limbs to work together is hard enough! Then we will put sticks in your hands and learn technique, and finally introduce reading music. One step at a time is the best as to not overwhelm the student. Reading music is an essential element to my teaching style and is a huge advantage when learning an instrument. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar

For most students, it is important to see where they are musically, regardless of the level, and craft a lesson plan to help them achieve their goals. There will be a balance between musical concepts and repertoire. The deeper we go in learning the song and learning the recording, the more the student will benefit. For young children I focus on learning the instrument, the fundamentals of sound, pitch and chords and keeping it fun and engaging with songs they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

I want each student to LOVE their lessons and LOVE their instrument, so I try to incorporate many things the student enjoys into the lessons. I view myself as merely a tour guide for the student, but they drive the bus. I give them the tools and well rounded foundation they need to successfully accomplish their own musical goals. Constructivism is a big part of my approach as a teacher. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching style is completely focused on making music fun. I believe every person has innate ability to learn the fundamentals of an instrument, so working through the initial anxiety of learning a new skill is necessary. By letting the student set the pace and offering an array of modalities to tackle students' goals, we will create an environment in which the pure joy of music can shine. Each lesson will include warm-ups, goal-setting, and free expression, with a specific curriculum (either out of a book or customized) guiding us always. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Synthesizer, Recorder, French Horn, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, English Horn, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I am an extremely motivated instructor who desires to give the student clear instruction & guidance towards their successful music career/future. I am most comfortable with probing the student as to where they would like to arrive musically, this way I am careful to provide them with only the pertinent tools towards that specific goal. I don't believe in overburdening students with information that they will not benefit from directly. Read More