Drum Lessons in Boulder City, NV

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience began at age 18 after being approached to do so.  I taught off and on throughout college and began seeing students regularly once I was working as a professional musician.  Whether in the Boston area or Las Vegas, where I am currently based, I have always had a private drum studio where I meet with students on a weekly basis for private instruction. In Massachussetts, I was the principle drum instructor at a Montessori Elementary School and a drum instructor at a music shop, both for several years. Read More

Instruments: Flute Drums

I began teaching private lessons two years ago. I have taught about ten students in my life, and only taught them what they were specifically passionate about. I believe practicing is important, but I do not believe assigning homework is an effective way to make music fun for a student. Music is pointless without the will to learn and the desire to practice. Students will progress only as far they want to take their talents. Read More

Instruments: Piano Cello Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Violin Double Bass Music Electric Guitar

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I am currentIy attending UNLV for Jazz performance and Music Education . Performing all over the world has been one of the greater experiences of my life as a musician, and I've had the opportunity to play with many great musicians of all genres and pIaces. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Djembe

My experience with teaching has been endlessly rewarding. I love to share what i have learned about music and how to play the drums in the most musical possible way. I believe drumming to be incredibly powerful and so healthy for anyone to get involved in. I also enjoy trying to discover what is unique about each student and how they learn which increases bith of our abilities to communicate verbally and through the language of music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I started learning at the age of 11 and studied all through out high school. I studied with various local teachers after High School and met Mike Mangini in 1999 at a drum clinic. I was blown away with his expertise and was encouraged by him to learn jazz. I entered Berklee in 2004 where I met Rick Considine and studied with him for a year after he mentioned three of my favorite rock drummers in one sentence. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Luckily I was taught by not only very high skill level players, but also by charismatic individuals that were also very good educators. As an educator, my main focus is to emulate their masterful ways of teaching and incorporate that into my program. I use various methods: how to read music, hear music and create music. Ear training is super important to me as it allows the student to learn "feel". Read More