Drum Lessons Platte County, MO

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

I began helping my friends work through their music when I was 19 at Missouri Western State University, and eventually cultivated a bustling studio of students through word of mouth. I now teach full time in Zoom and in person with house visits, or at my home studio. My students regularly perform very well at state competitions, form bands of their own, and have found great cause in writing their own music outside of academia. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Accordion, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

With beginning students, the lessons will start with building fundamentals, strong practice habits, musicality and finding the meaning to why they are learning music. The goal behind my lessons is to form strong mature musicians that not only use their knowledge of music to better their playing, but to better themselves. Taking the discipline process of learning an instrument and applying it to school, work, relationships, etc. I want to work for the students as they work for me. Read More

Instruments: Drums

With my beginning students, I would start them off with a method book that would teach them the basic fundamentals of playing the drum set. I have many books, and I recommend certain books based on what the student wants to learn. Once they master the fundamentals, I would introduce them to solos and charts for performance practice. For adults, I would base my lessons on their interests, keep my students engaged in their lessons, and have fun in the process. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Piccolo, Keyboard

My teaching style places emphasis on relationship building, knowledge grabbing and demonstration. Developing a relationship includes relatability, comfort & communication. Here humor is used. Smiles & laughs always lessens the stress & makes learning enjoyable. In addition, time-management and the setting of daily goals together encourages the info retention. Verification of individualized overactive is emphasised within my teachings as well. It is highly important for students to demonstrate skills daily & throughout the session. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

One of my philosophies on learning any instrument is that anyone can do it, talent is optional. If you want it, you can do it. It just takes motivation, determination, consistent practice and encouragement from others to help you on the way. Do not let the thought that you are not musically inclined or talented deter you from starting to learn an instrument. See below for information about how I approach guitar and drum lessons. Read More