Drum Lessons Washington County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Lute, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I start by helping the student understand what are common scales and rhythms. I help them internalize and memorize the options that are available in the music world. I help them understand and focus on the style of music that pleases them. I show them the alternative possibilities they have to what they feel comfortable playing. I help them to discover the ways in which regular practice with help them attain the goals they have. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

My teaching experience started with a marching percussion section for a competitive drum and bugle corp located here in the Salem area. After a break in my teaching career, fifteen years ago I resumed teaching both private and classroom lessons. My classroom experience includes a public middle school band class along with thirteen years with a private Christian school. Throughout the last fifteen years I have also taught in home lessons, video lessons and lessons from my private studio. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

Corey has taught and directed music and theatre for youth for over 15 years. Corey was born and raised in southern Oregon where he spent his youth performing live music and theatre on stages like the Ross Ragland Theatre, The Linkville Playhouse, Oregon Stage Works, and Oregon Shakespeare Festival. He has been playing the guitar and drums, as well as acting and directing, since he was 12 years old. As a teenager he created Klamath Teen Theatre in Klamath Falls, Oregon and was also guest teaching after-school programs for local elementary and middle schools. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Accordion, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Djembe

I'm a passionate instrumentalists that is always looking to help, lead, and motivate others in the world of music. I have performed on piano, accordion, and all types of percussion throughout my life thus far. My main special instrument, being percussion, is something that I have been continuously working with since I started middle school and have enjoyed improving ever since. I am even more excited to share my valuable strategies and knowledge with others striving to learn percussion, piano, or accordion! Read More

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

I'm a passionate music educator, drummer, and composer with many years of teaching and performing experience. My philosophy is that playing music should be fun, easy, and exciting! Drumming allows us to creatively express our emotions through music, and has made a profound impact on my life in many unexpected ways. Taking private drum lessons will give you valuable skills which will continue to stay with you throughout your life. Read More