Drum Lessons in Baldwin, NY

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Over the years, I've taken lessons from instructors who had an array of teaching styles. While in high school, I was taught through intimidation and was scared into learning, which is something I was able to handle. This methods can actually turn students away from music which is the main reason dislike approach. Students should be comfortable and relaxed when entering a lesson. This not only creates a positive learning environment for the student but helps create a relationship between instructor and student that only helps the growth of both individuals. Read More

Instruments: Drums

For beginners, I like to start my students off by Practicing out of Ted Reed's Syncopation and George Lawrence Stone's Stick Control. From these books, we will learn basic Sight reading, Rhythms,cordination and technique . For any of my students beyond the beginner's lever, I like to find out what their personal instrests are: A new Syle, Technique or a song that they would like to learn how to play. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am an extremely patient, passionate, and thorough teacher who enjoys helping anyone on their interest in drums and music. I have been fortunate in my life to have had great teachers from an early age and I am excited to share the information that has been brought on to me. Originally from Texas, I studied with the great Houston jazz drummer, Sebastian Whittaker which led me to transferring my studies to William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am passionate and have love for music especially playing the drums and teaching others how to play. I graduated from CUNY York College Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts in June 2017. I am the Sound Director/Lead Drummer at the Bethelite Institutional Baptist Church from September 2004 to present. Employ attention to detail to deliver quality performances. - Arrange appropriate music selections for church services alongside pastor and other delegates. Travel to various churches to implement and develop musical organizations for concert productions. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginner students, I like to use the Faber books or the Thompson method for piano. I also encourage students of all ages to share what they enjoy listening to and incorporate songs they enjoy as early as possible. As students progress I get into more in depth concepts in music theory and improvisation, to provide a foundation in the language of contemporary music. For more advanced students, I try to play another instrument along with them sometimes to provide a taste of what it is like to make music in a group setting. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My goal and method of teaching is to give the students the tools they need to play whichever kind of music they are currently interested in. I do not like to teach genres or songs specifically. I like to give the student the correct tools and exercises to make them a great musician and drummer in any style of music they would like to play. I use methods and exercises that work on coordination, fluidity, control, speed, and musicality. Read More