Drum Lessons Shelby County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Drums

I emphasize the benefits music gifts us in regards to developing the brain as much as possible, while making music fun. No matter the style, the psychological benefits music offers are limitless. Giving the whole musical experience keeps people wanting to play and wanting to better themselves as individuals.Whether you want to learn your favorite pop song or a full Beethoven concerto, to anything inbetween, I will personally write a lesson plan for each individual student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion

I started teaching private lessons at 16 in a studio in Rhode Island. By the time I started college I was already teaching in 3 separate studios. Once I started attending college for music I found several ways to apply classical and modern styles of playing to help motivate students to continue to learn. I feel the best motivation for students to want to continue to learn, is by example. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

I started teaching in high school when friends would ask me questions about drumming techniques. From this I began taking on elementary age kids and grew to about 10 students a week in New York before leaving for Berklee. I have taught and performed for many Berklee Summer Programs including Basslines, Vocal Workshop, Stage Performance Workshop and Five Week. After graduating Berklee I took on 35 students a week from Jan-June 2013, before working as a musician on Celebrity Cruise Lines. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Drums

I am a driven music professional who knows how to relate to diverse students, find the best way of receiving knowledge they know how, and teach them every tip and trick that I've learned along the way. In 2013, I graduated from Catawba College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and Popular Music. I am a classically trained Tenor who took voice lessons for three years from a world-renowned Opera singer. Read More

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

I have a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction/Music from Tennessee State University. No matter the teaching situation, for the student and teacher, preparation and opportunity to learn are key. All aspects of Instrumental and Commercial Percussion are addressed. From the most fundamental to advanced concepts. I have performed at the Tennessee State Day of Percussion, The National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy, Mompox and Sinu Jazz Festivals, and The Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Read More