Drum Lessons Saint Johns County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin

The best thing about teaching is when my students get frustrated at some concept or technique and I am able to show them a simple and easy solution to the problem. This usually lights up my student's faces and helps them get better not only at their instruments, but also at problem solving. I always try to reward those students who are able to answer music theory questions or those that complete their assignments. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I began taking private lessons shortly after I joined the band program in middle school. I continued to take lessons all throughout high school and college. Shortly after graduating high school I was offered the position of drum instructor. During college I taught for several years as the drum instructor at Winter Haven High School. I also taught private lessons to a wide range of students during this time. Shortly after college I became the band director at McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Utilizing extensive techniques, including specialization of The Moeller Stroke, Free Stroke, Power Stroke, Finger Playing, Double Bass, and Coordinated Independence, my mission is to give players an advantage in the form of the ability to expressively perform what they can image within, true to form and free of thought. Once proper technique is developed and muscle memory formed, a musician can then focus on turning their emotions into sounds through music -- when both of these skills are obtained, only then is a player able to unlock their potential ability!a Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I really covered this in the above information,so continuing in more detail,it really depends on each individual student,their level of ability and age that determine the course of study.It also depends on the instrument.Some instruments like piano,violin or viola,books are more practical because the music is notated.With most fretted instruments,music is written in tableture which was originally used for the lute and brought back i think in the 1970s.Its easier than reading music and is more practical for those instruments. Read More

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

I teach each student to read and vocalize rhythms. We also practice to bass loops and audio recordings. I teach rock, pop, latin, soul, funk, reggae, hip hop, jazz and classical styles. Read More