Drum Lessons in Chicago, IL

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

...I am a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with degrees in Music Performance and Arts Administration and am now working on a Master of Music with a focus on jazz and world music at Northern Illinois University.I have had many invaluable opportunities so far in my life, but a few that stand out include opportunities to study and perform overseas (West African Drumming in Ghana, Steel Pan in Trinidad) and opportunities to perform and work with artists such as Jeff Coffin, Bob Mintzer, Wycliffle Gordon, Brad Dutz, Chris Wabich, Liam Teague, and many others. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

...I have been teaching drums and percussion privately for over 20 years. I focus on the interests of his students and teach in different musical styles such as classical, jazz, rock and metal. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

...While I was still in high school in 1995, I began giving drum lessons to neighborhood kids. After a while, I realized it was something I could really get into.... Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe

...However, the main goal for an educator, in my opinion, is to help student to find his own way of expressing the music. To explain to students the main rules so later he/her can break them by reaching a higher level in music sense.... Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

...As the student progresses, I will either compose a short solo or provide a short solo in which they can apply fundamentals to. For intermediate and more advanced students, I like to let them guide their own instruction.... Read More