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Music is my life and teaching drums and percussion is something I live for. I love sharing my passion with the rest of the world. I have been playing drums since I was 5 years old and teaching privately since my high school days. I have travelled internationally with prestigious groups such as the Children of Uganda, Spirit of Uganda, Richland Percussion Group and Santa Fe University of Art and Design's Contemporary Music Program. I have been there, done it and taught it to thousands of people that share the same passion as I do.
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I am a native of Fort Worth, TX. I began playing and singing at the age of 11. I participated in music during school from elementary to college. My accomplishments include placing first place in solo and ensemble, marching band contest, jazz band contest, etc. I have also established my own band and group who performs in the DFW metroplex. I have played in church since I was 12 years old.
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I have taught lessons since I was in high school! Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. I've also found that learning a variety of musical styles can go a long way in helping students enjoy playing percussion instruments and motivate them to practice and continue to learn. If a student isn't having fun in their lessons, then I'm not doing my job!
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I approach teaching differently for each student that I teach. I start each student by assessing where they are at musically, focusing on technique first. If technique is lacking, I’ll work that in while we move on to practicing basic drum beats. Moving at a pace comfortable to the student, I introduce more advanced drum beats and styles. Ultimately, the student will hopefully be able to play a song on their own and read basic sheet music. Any additional skills are up to the student to request for me to work on with them.
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I tend to wear many hats as a musician. In addition to being a drum and percussion teacher, I am also a composer of instrumental music, a director for various ensemble groups, and a developer of new innovative Music Theory concepts. I serve as an advocate of recycling and strengthening ties between local musicians and their communities and will occasionally conduct seminars on upcycling waste materials and everyday household items into percussion instruments. In my spare time, I enjoy performing with the NFL Dallas Cowboys’ Rhythm & Blue Drumline.
16 Years
Since We Started
41,456+
Happy Customers
10,769
Cities with Students
3,123
Teachers in Network
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