Drum Lessons Brooklyn County, NY

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga

I started studying and playing drum set when I was 12, helped form and perform with a swing dance band as a teenager, and went on to study as an adult with Charlie Tappan, who worked with the legendary drum teacher Henry Adler. Through the course of my career I have performed in just about every style of music. I have played in parades and processions, local childrens' theatre and school musicals, club dates, concerts, recording, and dances. Read More

Instruments: Drums

As he gets more comfortable, I would then teach him the drum rudiment fundamentals in order to execute and improvise the students own ideas. For my more advanced students, I aid to point them in the right direction depending what they would want to improve on.These teachings could be how to read and interpret drum charts and lead sheets, as well as snare books such as Stick Control and Wilcoxon-All American Drummer. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

I am aware that the abilities and goals of each student vary, which is why I work to tailor a lesson plan structured around each student as an individual. While you will be professionally trained on the drumset and studying the fundamentals of music, you will also be encouraged to have fun and learn what most interests you. . We will listen to recordings and talk about music while I learn what inspires you. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Double Bass, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I then received my Masters of Arts in Music Education along with New York state certification for grades Pre-K through 12th grade. The year I graduated with my masters I was hired to work for the New York city Department of Education teaching general music and Band to grades Pre-K through eighth grade. I loved teaching, but I knew I wanted to learn more, which brings me to where I am now. Read More

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

Originally from Dallas, TX, I have nearly 20 years of music education experience at the elementary, secondary, and adult/college levels. After graduating from The University of North Texas, I spent several years as a band director in DFW before moving abroad to teach and perform. Recently, after spending 7 years as a professional musician in New York City, I realized how much I missed teaching in Texas! So it's time to return to my home and do for students what my music teachers did for me many years ago. Read More