Drum Lessons Ontario County, NY

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, Tuba, Orchestral Percussion

I have taught privately since 1981. My playing experiences have been in the Cleveland Ohio are for over 35 years. I have played with the Cleveland Opera in Phantom of the Opera and Jesus Christ Superstar. I have also played with the Lorain County Civic Orchestra, various organizations and venues as a member of the musicians union. My greatest achievement has been with Solid Brass, a group i formed in 1987 with six of the finest musicians I've ever had the pleasure of playing with. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I’ve also worked with Rumer Willis, Matt Gould, Doreen Montalvo, Ryan Raftery, and Ben Platt among other singers and composers. As an active drum instructor, I provide one-on-one lessons to all ages and skill levels. I also teach materclasses and workshops at local schools, colleges, and universities in the New York and Philadelphia areas. I hold a Master's Degree in Jazz Studies from the University of the Arts, and a Bachelor's Degree in Drum Set Performance from the University of the Arts. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele

All of my lessons are designed to develop technique in an way thats easy to learn and understand. I perfer to make sure the student has an understanding of the first position of the instrument before moving on. We will learn the first position in a way that will allow the student to have fun and develop their own playing style. Next we will move up the instrument learning about theory and chordal harmony. Read More

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

My methods vary depending on student age, ability and goals with the instrument. I believe no everybody learn the same way so I adapt to find the best, most efficient and fun path to teach my students. For Children I like to emphasize the importance of the fundamentals and technique through fun exercises and simple tunes they can play along to. As the student progreses and grows more interest in the instrument, which I guarantee they will, classes will start to get more challenging. Read More

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

I have been teaching private lessons since 2006, and have been fortunate to gain experience with all age groups and skill levels. Coming from a unique combination of genres, I am able to bring the complete spectrum of music into my playing and teaching. My experience with improvisation and learning by ear enables me to take a more intuitive and sensitive approach to classical notated music, and my experience with classical music gives me a complete understanding of the theory and harmony that crosses over into non-classical genres. Read More