Drum Lessons Clay County, MO

Instruments: Drums, Accordion, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

Success is important for the student and I will I strive to make sure that is a reality for every students goal. It is important to realize that every student will be moving at their own pace and it is my job to either ease back or push the student to what I think will help that goal succeed. Acknowledging students success is a way of obtaining these goals and make the students eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience goes back 12 years ago when I began teaching private lessons from my own private home studio. During my high school days, I also served as a student teacher for local summer band camps as a percussion and drum set instructor. One of the most important things I strive for is to have my students keep a consistent practice schedule and have fun playing the drums so that they can maintain interest in learning more music styles and be prepared for various musical occasions. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I work on a lesson to lesson basis, building upon the previous lesson, gradually adding new and exciting things into the mix, and finally throwing it all together and seeing what needs to be improved upon. I usually begin with some basic theory and then show various techniques from popular works and how this can be applied to original compositions. I also like to employ ear training exercises and sight reading exercises to help with the intellectual side of music and to help any current students in a “band” or Music scholastic program. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe in a student learning to hear music and think for themselves. Through ear training, creativity, and learning "how" music works, the goal is to get each student to not need a teacher to learn their instrument, but want a teacher so they may become their best version of it. I focus on this as a primary value in my studio. In lessons, we'll use formulas and concepts to understand "why" things sound good, and "how" we actually get better. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

One of my philosophies on learning any instrument is that anyone can do it, talent is optional. If you want it, you can do it. It just takes motivation, determination, consistent practice and encouragement from others to help you on the way. Do not let the thought that you are not musically inclined or talented deter you from starting to learn an instrument. See below for information about how I approach guitar and drum lessons. Read More