Drum Lessons in Abingdon, MD

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

...Reading music is not necessary to be able to play music. Learn the instrument, learn to play, and then use sheet music to both learn other pieces of music, rhythms, AND to communicate the music you want others to play. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...I like to keep my students active by encouraging practice, showing them the results of practicing and exploring different types of styles. Should they want to perform, I like helping and preparing them for band auditions, big performances or their first band practice. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Violin Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Keyboard

...For begining student I typically start with a book called Essential Elements. I supplement some of the things in the book with other literature and hand written exercise to help enhance learning experience.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard

...Through the years I have had a variety of students: both beginners; and also advanced who went on to music school. I also teach beginning adults, most of whom wish to play chords, sheet music, or entertain family.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Double Bass Piccolo Oboe Bassoon Music Keyboard

...For most of my professional career I have performed with and sometimes composed music for the following groups: Winds of Praise; Deep Water; Joe Keys and the Late Bloomer Band;... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...With my teaching style, I try to maintain open lines of communication as much as possible. This means learning about students, them learning about me, and feeling comfortable in communicating their roadblocks in music.... Read More