Drum Lessons Will County, IL

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Recorder, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

i use many different books for different students. whether they are children or adults. i typically use hal leonard books such as fast track or play today or essential elements. other method books i teach are mel bay, alfred's, warner brothers, kjos, fjh, suzuki and many others. i have my own fun and fast way i teach to learn about music and your particular instrument. i motivate each student accordingly. and i guide them thru the many challenges music has to offer. in all, music should be a part in everyone's life. Read More

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

I started playing guitar and singing at 5 years old, my grandfather was a jazz sax player, my dad is a blues musician. My dad owned his own music shop for 23 years where we taught lessons for all types of instruments where I learned how to set up, tear down and even repair instruments and equipment. During my years of playing I have gone through multiple music fazes allowing me to have a general understanding of all types of genres. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Euphonium, Tuba, Mallet Percussion

In 2010, I graduated from VanderCook College of Music with a Bachelor's in Music Education. I have played in a variety of instrumental ensembles on different instruments, from euphonium, trombone, marimba and drum-set to name a few. I am motivated to helping people accomplish their goal of learning their instrument. I teach music for Chicago Public Schools and have started a music program at my school teaching, marching band, guitar, choir, drum-line and orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Keyboard

I encourage students to set their own goal, no matter the age. For youth, I desire the parents to be involved and provide encouragement in between lessons to ensure that students get the best result. I use positive reinforcement with my students as I have with my own children. I find that rewarding student with praise for accomplishing their goals helps them grow their confidence and self-esteem within their skill set. Read More

Instruments: Drums

    My first teaching job was in 1977 at Glendale Music Center in Glendale Heights, IL. I taught there for a year and when my performance schedule became too busy I decided to leave and start to teach privately for myself so I would have a more flexible teaching schedule. Since then I have continued to teach privately in various instruction studios, virtual online instruction and instruction in student homes for 45 years and I am proud to say that with all my experience as a performer and instructor I can teach all ages, all levels and all styles. Read More