Drum Lessons in Cicero, IL

Instruments: Drums

For beginning students, I generally start with basic fundamentals and technique exercise to create a foundation to build off of. Because the drum set is such a physical instrument, we need to make sure that all motions used to play are correct, and not detrimental to both the students playing and growth, but also to prevent injuries due to muscle stress and fatigue. More advanced students' lessons are very individualized. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have been playing guitar since I was 7 years old. At 12 I graduated from School of Art “E. Manolov”, a local music school in my home country Bulgaria, with a major in guitar and solfeggio. I am a founder of Lifelike Music - Rock Music Guitar School in my home country Bulgaria. I gained enormous experience in the field of songwriting, music teaching,performing, live music and event organising. I am an artist, guitar player and songwriter. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Since then, I have continued to teach students at all levels while finishing out my college studies. As a teacher, my main objective is to help my students achieve his or her personal goals. I want to help him or her continue pursuing both their passion for music and their instrument. As a teacher, I regularly encourage my students to maintain a regimented practice routine in order to maximize overall forward progress in their musical development. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

If you are a beginner, we start with right and left hand positions. Once you master main principles and choose the technique (fingers/muting/pick/slap/etc) you move on to working on a line. Then we increase the repertoire and develop various techniques. If you already have some background, we concentrate on your interests, such as styles, techniques and genres (both hands, finger and/or pick, slap, alternative tuning, chords, composing and line developing, etc.). Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I'm an experienced performer and private instructor. I graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies/Performance. I have had the privilege to perform with the top EIU Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Combo with legendary guest artists such as Jason Marsalis, Vanessa Rubin, and Andy Martin. I have experience in performing different styles of music such as jazz, jazz fusion, rock, funk, and blues. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching style again is pretty simple. They want to learn , and Im there to help them. Setting goals and acknowledging the accomplishments. Teaching the student vital necessities to help them expand their own vocabulary with drumming, as well as introducing them to new music styles is a very good way for any student to excel in a rapid fashion. Inspiration comes from learning new things, so tailoring the lessons to get that inspiration out is what Im stiving for. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard

I am a graduate from SAE institute with an A.A.S Degree in Sound Audio Engineer, which also qualify me to teach DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software like Protools, Ableton and more. I enjoy playing my Bass guitar, but my first love i think is playing drums. I have been playing trumpet in Jr. High received honor and was recruited to Collins High in 1977 which I later transferred to Manley high to play in the Jazz band there. O'Quinn Drum and Bugle Corp in the early 70's and was teaching the Drum line in the late 70's early 80's. Read More