Drum Lessons in Belcamp, MD

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Organ Conga Music Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I've also found that a combination of classical and modern music and Jazz can go a long way in helping students enjoy the piano and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job! My students are encouraged to enter competitions and recitals, as well as work on composing their own original material, so they can feel good about their accomplishments and stay motivated to learn. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I started teaching while in college, beginning in 1987 and gradually progressed to teaching as a career in 1994. I have taught at the collegiate level at Shepherd University in Shepherdstown, West Virginia. I have also taught award-winning drumlines at Calvert Hall College, Lansdowne High School and Dulaney High School, all in the Baltimore metropolitan area. I have taught students of a wide age range, including students as young as 5 to older adults in their 60's and 70's. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I provide positive reinforcement and constructive feedback to encourage continuous improvement and foster a belief in their own abilities. Core Values: My teaching philosophy is centered around three core values: Commitment: I encourage students to dedicate themselves to the learning process and embrace the challenges that come with mastering a new skill. Excitement: I strive to make learning fun and engaging, fostering a love of music that will last a lifetime. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have been playing andteaching in the Baltimore - Washington area since 1977,and have performed for the Smithsonian Institution, the Governor of Marylandand the White House. These experiences, along with my education courses, helped shape the way I teach. Every student is different, which is why I love customizing a long term plan that is right for THEM. Helping to fulfill a student's dream is a satisfaction that never grows old, and it is always a thrill when a student masters a musical challenge! Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe

My overall goal as a teacher is to make my students better drummers than me. I want to challenge my students to the best of their abilities and see continual progress from them each week. Together we will set realistic goals for each lesson and i'll give my students material to work on at home before we meet again the following week. My teaching style depends on what motivates my students to learn. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga

I know that everyone works at a different pace but I am confident in my experience to cater to that and help you succeed, stay motivated and help you further your passion for music along the way. I am a very personable individual and I work great with students of all ages, music is my passion and I love the job of giving back to anyone that share the same passion in pursuit of learning music. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard

I combine high expectations with patience and friendly encouragement. Students will rise to excellence, often because they do not know how difficult something is. I focus a great deal on muscle memory, and encourage that new pieces be learned initially at a slow tempo, and hands separately. This enables the mind and body to learn and retain at the same time. Also, since one hand is always dominant, this allows the weaker hand to grow and learn independence. Read More