Drum Lessons in Barker, TX

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion

I teach music from the reality of the student learning. I provide to guide of exercise and the  essential Knowledge to advance learning. Each student is treated individually, according with your needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

It's so amazing to see my students develop an appreciation for music at all levels! I teach by experience and what has been the sensible to me in learning music. I simply get right to the major points that develop the musician in my students all while concentrating on technique which is so important! I always like to be open to what the student's goal is when studying to play the drums because I want to meet their needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have been playing drums for 18 years. In that time, I've learned a lot that I would like to pass on. I was in my high school marching band, I've taken lessons on jazz drumming and the Moller method, I've taken various musical, engineering, and production classes in college. I've done a great deal of independent study, and I am always looking for new ways to improve my skills and techniques. Read More

Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Drums

Born in Los Angeles, Andy started playing piano at age five and by age thirteen, he was studying the viola as well. He played in his schools string orchestra, the Conejo Youth Symphony, and was awarded the opportunity to perform at the Music Teacher's Association convention in Sacramento. In high school, Andy started playing drums as a hobby but soon found it to be yet another instrument he was passionate about. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

For beginning students I start all the way at the beginning with the basics of percussion, from the way to hold the sticks and mallets, to how to read music. After the student grasps the fundamentals I introduce solo pieces to build a repertoire so that they may grow their musical knowledge and become a better musician. For adults I like to find out what they are interested in and build my lesson plan around that idea. Read More

Instruments: Drums

The Suzuki method is an internationally known music curriculum and teaching philosophy. The method aims to create an environment for learning music which parallels the linguistic environment. I believe in creating an environment for my students that makes them passionate , comfortable inspires them to learn. Creating an interesting schedule that leads them to ask for more. Understanding my students behavior adjusting my teaching style accordingly helps me deliver a successful student. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Tuba Oboe

My starting point for my students is typically having them practice posture, hand position and proper mouthpiece placement. After this has been satisfied, I have the students blow using a breathing exercise. From this, I have the students play the first three notes out of their Habits of Good Musician Book 1. Students will continue in the book and proceed to their daily lesson exercises until they are ready to play other higher level music pieces. Read More