Drum Lessons Clay County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Recorder, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music

Not everyone will become a professional music or composer. My experience gives me the insight to offer the tools you need, for your music learning experience. As a "drumset" "percussion" teacher. I'll use The Tommy Thomas Percussion Library (334) pages of lessons. I've taught music to early learners, ages 1 year through Seniors. Learning music and an instrument can be a rewarding experience. Music should be an enjoyable experience. I value each individuals skill level and their goal. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I started teaching drums in Wyoming in the 90s when after a show I was approached by a fan wanting lessons. It was a very pivotal point as I learned that teaching was even more rewarding than performing and I have been teaching since. While growing as a musician I have incorporated all that I have learned into the lessons (to include what not to do.) I like to emphasize why we are dong certain things and how those things will help you. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Djembe

My method of teaching can vary from student to student, but my primary way of teaching is what I like to call, sound before symbol. Learning music is like learning a language. We do not come out of the womb and handed a dictionary. Instead, we listen, imitate, speak, and then learn how to read and write. If I have students try to learn how to read music, while focusing on technique and all the other aspects of music, they become very overwhelmed and frustrated. Read More

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

I have played with multiple orchestras community and semi-professional and community bands in Central Florida. I have also participated in WGI and DCI ensembles as a mallet or Synth or keyboard player. I studied classical voice for two years with Mark Baker former tenor for the Met Opera house. I studied one year with Jeremy Katalenic in classical percussion and one semester with Barry Smith on the drumset. I was also the Head Music theory tutor at Valencia College. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Music

My experience spans 20 years, from Miami to LA. I have played music with, and recorded with, Grammy Award winning artists. I have been a performing musician since High School and have played 1000's of gigs. I have produced 100's of songs for dozens of recording artists as well as having written music for Sony and Warner Brothers. Meanwhile, I found the time to teach/mentor over 100 music and production students while developing an original style off teaching rhythm that can be applied to ANY MUSICAL INSTRUMENT. Read More