Drum Lessons in Crum Lynne, PA

Instruments: Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have taught private lessons since before I graduated High School. I've playing in rock bands on drumset, pit orchestra on assorted percussion, marching bands in school and in community settings, and pretty much anything else you can name that has percussion in it. I've taught ages ranging from Kindergarten to 60+ year old retirees. I was musical director of elementary and middle school Show choruses. I was vocal coach for Deptford HS musical up until 1999. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

Drumming since the age of 6 and learning to play a few other instruments along the way, I've seized opportunities with large touring ensembles and small groups based all over the Northeastern United States, many of which have performed in locations ranging from the Brooklyn Bridge and Philadelphia's Merriam Theater, to large venues like Giants Stadium in New Jersey, the Continental Airlines Arena in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and as far away Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. 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: Drums

I have always enjoyed the art of teaching. I find it personally rewarding because when you effectively teach something to someone, you simultaneously learn something yourself. Speaking from experience with my current students, there are pleasant challenges in teaching, like discovering what works and what doesn't with a particular student. Trial and error, positive reinforcement, witnessing progress. Teaching even allows me to express myself creatively because I get to find the best way to explain or communicate a concept. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I have been teaching drums and percussionsince my junior year of high school, and have taken on some piano students in college. I'vetaken on studentsas young as elementary ageas well aspeople from an older crowd. Regardless of the age, I've seen music change their lives for the better.Admittedly, someof my students start out somewhat apathetic, but have grown into enthusiastic, well rounded people through learning to play music. That is what I believe to be the most rewarding part of teaching. Read More

Instruments: Drums

For beginners, I have a special system that implements coordination while utilizing proper counting technique. As their understanding of their limbs grows the more I begin to welcome actual musical notation. This system has proven time and time again to tackle the initial issue that coordination imposes. In intermediate to advanced students I stress the importance of technique, quality of sound, coordination, visualization, and relaxation/movement. I also stress the importance of sightreading and practice this with many of my students.  Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I have taught as long as I played which is 20years. I have taught at camps such as stokes forest music camp, jazz house kids and jazz connections to name a few as lead drum instructor. I have taught drum and group combo lessons. I have taught young adults gearing up for college and professional tours. I am looking to work with someone dedicated to seeing there full potential and working hard. Read More