Drum Lessons Memphis County, TN

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

There is nothing more exciting than seeing a student show significant progress while learning a new instrument. I remember the first time that I could correctly play a chord on the guitar. It brought a unique sense of joy and put a smile on my face! Each student also has a different pace at which they learn. While one person may have a higher aptitude for understanding each step of learning an instrument, anyone can progress as long as their mind is set to continuous practice! Read More

Instruments: Voice, Drums

My teaching style has a lot to do on the student's needs and wants for they own playing. Giving a student a concept and watching it unfold in front of you is what gives me the fuel to keep fueling the student. Independency during lessons helps the student learn what works for them instead of me pushing it at them. During their own practice, I won't be there to address every mistake. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I generally try to understand the fundamentals as to where the student is at currently. The basics are always where we drill the most. Playing the fundamentals must become like second nature as all the advance stages of playing and performing would always be difficult. Besides having a good grasp on the fundamentals, it is always important to find out what the student is interested in and the direction emphasis that the student / student's parent wants to get to of music lessons. Read More

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

Often times when it comes to music instruction some misleading statements come up. A popular misconception is that playing a instrument is all muscle memory. This is not a complete or true statement. Muscle memory is only a part, it is the recall mechanism of what we have practiced. If you learn something wrong you will recall it wrong. Having a fundamental understanding of how drumming works can make the experience of learning to play great for the student. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Hi!   I'm a professional drummer who loves to teach the tools of the trade to anyone interested and willing to learn.  My passion for music began at a very young age, and I started playing drums when I was 14.  I attended the one of the top rated music schools in the country, Berklee College of Music, and graduated with a degree in Drum Set Performance.  I've had the opportunity to travel overseas and share my work with huge audiences, in many different genres of music. Read More