Drum Lessons in Boulder, CO

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele

As your teacher, my desire is to pass along my passion for music. Passing along my knowledge and helping you develop you skills is just one way to help you find your own passion for music. My lessons reflect this philosophy. I set realistic goals for every student every week. I have expectations for practice times and progression through my methods; however, I never get too bogged down in this. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Teaching is my favorite thing to do. To help someone grow in their ability to play is really rewarding. I ask the student questions about what they want to learn and structure the lessons around that as well as give them information so they can converse intelligently with other players. The confidence a student gains as they work hard on a challenging assignment and truly get it - this will help them throughout life no matter what they may pursue. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

For beginner students, my primary goal is to teach fundamental musical concepts and basic technique so that they have a solid foundation on which to expand. This means a focus on rhythm and meter, stick control, and some basic coordination. For intermediate students, I tend to tailor lessons based on their own musical interests, helping them expand their knowledge of the drumset by delving into genres of music that speak to them. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began my career as a professional drummer in high school in Colorado and continued through college where I majored in Music with a focus on Music Performance. During this time I played in a wide range of musical projects including reggae and ska bands, indie projects, singer-songwriter projects, salsa bands, Afro-beat bands, and many more. Additionally, I was in demand as a recording session drummer and gained invaluable studio knowledge and experience through consistently working in Denver area studios. Read More

Instruments: Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I have been playing drum set for 20+ years and teaching privately for 12 years. I am new to the Denver area and love the city! I have also received a Master's and bachelor's degree in music education from Florida International University. I love performing and teaching. In Miami I performed at least twice a week for audiences as well as teaching in music in a public school setting and teaching drum set privately. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

Since I have had many different teachers in many different areas of my musical life, my philosophy is to be flexible and open as an instructor. I have learned many different methods and techniques, and depending on the type of lesson I'm teaching, I use whatever methods are relevant. Whether I'm teaching rock music, orchestral music, or even marching band techniques, my goal is to give students the skills and tools they need to have fun and be successful. Read More