Drum Lessons in Gainesville, VA

Instruments: Drums

...I can successfully tailor a strategy plan for any style or level of drummer, passionatly teach them and help them progress through the endless journey that is drumming. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music

...For me, teaching is much more than showing each student everything I know as a musician.  My ultimate responsibility as an instructor is to understand the students' goals and recognize how they learn best.  While recognizing their musical and technical accomplishments, I encourage the students to maintain patience and discipline as they delve farther into the study of their instrument.  The greatest reward for me as a teacher is to inspire my students to want to work hard to develop their own sound, style, and passion for music! ... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...Drummer,Session Musician, Road Manager, Television Producer Jun 1972 - Present Starland Vocal Band, The Ventures, WJLA-TV, Bob Seger, MANY others   Over 45 years Experience with World Class Musicians and Production Facilities... Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga

...Once the student can understand how each of the limbs work and how I will communicate it on a page, we can go over more songs and include other books which detail various beats that are recognizable as well as functional.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Flute Drums Piccolo Acoustic Guitar

...I have started my own pedagogy when it comes to teaching drums but it is pretty straightforward. The first lesson is about basic technique and learning the drums and cymbals and then moving into being able to play a simple rock beat.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...A student who is engaged on their own terms and who has a say in their own path through music instruction often becomes a successful and lifelong musician.... Read More