Drum Lessons in Commerce Bank, PA

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I am a driven musician and open-minded teacher who wants to create a positive musical experience for my students. I graduated the University of the Arts in 2013 with a degree in Jazz Performance for the drums. My talents have taken me all over the country, most recently with my band ILL DOOTS. With them, we have accomplished two East coast tours. My experience also spans around Philadelphia, where I have played with a number of groups and artists. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am a very passionate and enthusiastic teacher with a lot of patience. Every student is different and learns at their own pace. We set realistic goals based on the individual student. i like to begin each lesson with a warm up of rudiments and stick control, work on the lesson of the day and end with something we know well to make every lesson fun, productive and keep each student wanting to learn more, I tend to be more of an easy going teacher. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Extensive experience performing as part of the band of Broadway and Off-Braodway shows between the years of 1970-87 Military service: Canadian army band full time percussionist-1974-1977  Recordings : ABC TV, commercials for Duncan Hines, Chrysler, Lottery, Nevada Bank, and many rock bands. Teaching private students of all ages and levels for over 40 years. I PLAY PIANO, GUITAR, DRUMS, PERCUSSION, MRDANGAM, SAX, CONGA, BONGOS, DJEMBE. I HAVE TAUGHT FOR MUSIKALESSONS FOR 5 YEARS AND ALSO IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS ( MONROE , EAST WINDSOR, MANALAPAN SINCE 2011. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My teachingexperiencebranches back about seven years informally, and two yearsprofessionally. In 2014 i began giving private lessons for both individual musicians and full bands in studio prep. I have taught all ages and skill levels with the main focus on improving skill levels, building instrument confidence, and simulating the creativity of new andupcomingsongwriters. I have been a ghost writter for multiple bands over the last year and have written a total of 100 original tracks over my entire musical career. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

I so enjoy when a student is passionate about music and learning their instrument. I try very hard to make learning their instrument fun. Yes I do let them know that Practice Makes Perfect but at the same time I let them know that I do understand that sometimes life gets busy. We will continue to learn, enjoy, and laugh as much as we can during lessons and stress practice but be compassionate to their situations . Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I begin with building a strong foundation with the basics; -counting -internalizing the tempo with your feet -isolating limbs -basic grooves We then graduate to novice material; -performing songs with hits and breaks and form -reading lead sheets and counting -internalizing tempo with grooves -3/4 meter -blues/shuffle/swing patterns For intermediate; - we learn 4-way coordination -review reading skills from books such as stick control, syncopation and and 23 drum rudiment etudes -we will learn three camps -we will work on advance songs with hits and develop comping and soloing Advanced; -we will learn the rudiments ritual -we will learn to ready drum sheet music - we will learn jazz Melodies and common improvisation for jazz and Rb shows -we will learn odd time meters, metric modulation and imposition - we learn advanced grooves from different regions Read More

Instruments: Drums Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

I have been a percussionist for 10 years now, I am currently studying at the University of Delaware and getting my master's in Percussion Performance. I also got my undergraduate degree at UD in Music Education with a percussion focus, I am certified to teach K-12 instrumental, vocal, and general music. I have been on two international tours to China and Spain with an orchestra and wind ensemble, I gig regularly, and I have studio recording experience. Read More