Drum Lessons Summit County, OH

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Synthesizer

I have been interested in music since I was very young. At age 6 I performed my first song on the family piano from a recording, only heard by ear and a few minutes after listening to it carefully. I have also worked with music in conjunction with computers using MIDI technology and have composed my own original songs; re-arranged public domain songs and produced audio CDs using all the technology combined right in my own studio. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Latin Percussion

I've been teaching privately since 2005 when I taught a young drummer who no one thought could be taught. Teaching him was a great learning experience and he is now a colleague of mine and has gone on to do some great things with what he has learned from me. I don't believe a person can't learn an instrument. It's my job as your teacher to guide you on your musical journey and help you succeed. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Music

The primary responsibility of a music teacher is to cultivate music literacy; an understanding of music from both a fundamental and holistic standpoint. Fundamentals would include: technique, sight-reading, rhythms, scales, arpeggios, rudiments, chords, etc. Holistic concepts would include: music history, music theory, ear training, ethnomusicology, etc. My ultimate goal for all of my students is to help them become independent and enthusiastic musicians. I want them to be able to continue to learn and grow as musicians when their time under my instruction is over. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

Throughout his career, William has toured extensively across the United States and Canada with the math rock band "SRVVLST" and has performed with numerous renowned musicians and bands, including Medeski Martin Wood, Into It Over It, The World is a beautiful place and I am no longer afraid to die, Anthrax, Circle Takes The Square, Man Forever, Tera Melos, Joan of Arc, The Melvins, Modern Baseball, Tiny Moving Parts, Xerxes, Empire Empire, Sport, Dads!, Tim Kinsella, Mike Kinsella, Giraffes, Giraffes!!, Maps and Atlases, and Hella. Read More

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

There are several books and web sites that I use to teach from, as well as a large personal library of method books and performance pieces from all genres. All are affordable and can be obtained at local music stores or online. I can make recommendations on books, sticks, drum pads, beginner or more advanced drum sets (as well as hardware, cymbals, ect.). I include music reading and, where appropriate, music theory into lessons. Read More