Drum Lessons Hillsborough County, FL

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

I've been teaching percussion, djembe and drum set in the Pinellas County, Florida area since 1989. Many of my private students have gone on to major in drums or percussion at the college level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I incorporate a balance of technique, theory, ear training, and creative explorationensuring that students not only build skills but also develop musical intuition and confidence. Positive reinforcement is key to my approach. I celebrate every milestonebig or smalland I emphasize consistency, intentional practice, and joy in the process. I am patient, supportive, and attentive to the unique learning rhythms of each student. My ultimate goal is to help students not just play music, but live itdeveloping a deep, personal connection to their instrument and a lasting love for music. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

I have a 30+ year career as a professional drummer , proficient all genres. I have professional experience in show music , big band , contemporary , most of my professional experience is rock,blues and jazz. In 1980 I graduated from the University of Miami School of Music. I have extensive experience as a private and classroom music teacher. I am certified as a K -12 music teacher in the State of Florida. I spent over 10 years as a private music teacher at a Miami music store with 30+ students per week. Read More

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

I have taught in music schools and studios since 2006 in the Philadelphia area, Northern New Jersey, and South Florida. I have instructed and band directed both privately and in a classroom setting for all ages and abilities. I have the ability to accurately asses where the student is at both within their musical mindset and level of development and keep the student interested as well as challenging them to grow utilizing a combination of an action based strategy, positive reinforcement, musical perspective and realization techniques, and WORK both in the lesson and at home. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Latin Percussion

I love to watch a student progress. It gives me such joy to see them happy. I always evaluate every student and I set for them small and realistic goals. I explain to them that in order to achieve a certain goal you must first obtain the facility by practicing the exercises assigned to them. Sometimes its hard for small children to understand why they are doing a certain exercise so I explain to them and show what the drummer is doing on a certain performance they want to emulate and in order to achieve that, they must go through the exercises assigned. Read More