Drum Lessons Manatee County, FL

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

It's called JAM BAND. Instead of focusing on reading notes, we focus on learning chords, lead guitar, and songwriting. The same with drums! We start playing the beat at the very first lesson. The goal with this style of teaching is that you can walk into any room and jam with band, no matter what style it is, you can hop right in! Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Read More

Instruments: Drums, Djembe

I work in accordance with each student’s particular abilities, expectations, and objectives, specifically in preparation for annual concert recitals and performances. Read More

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

My expertise is vast -- encompassing hundreds of performances in a variety of styles from operatic/classical to loud and rowdy rock to sublime Christian church music (old and new); encompassing over a decade's worth of teaching experience, from ages 6 to 72 (so far), on several instruments AND voice. My degrees include theory, composition, and singing, but I have been a composing, improvising, sight-reading pianist from childhood on. I have played guitar (including as a successful, gigging musician -- solo, ensemble, and musical theater) for over 20 years. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion

Learning a musical instrument should always be a very rewarding and satisfying experience.  Therefore, I have a large variety of techniques in my musical bag of tricks to challenge all types of learners.  During my 10 years as a full time band director, I have developed many musical "games", often based on Suzuki methods, to make learning fundamentals, scales, and repertoire much more enjoyable.  These include practice rewards, Band Olympics, ninja karate belts, and Harry Potter themed games. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba

For beginners I Use the essential elements book For intermediate students I use the Rubank intermediate method And for my advanced students I use the Abrans and Clarke method. With each lesson my goal is to the student learn a scale per lesson and a rudiment per lesson, we will also dig into the different styles and genres surrounding that specific instrument, and encourage the student to try new techniques. Read More