Drum Lessons in Hillsborough, CA

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums

...For adults, I usually use Alfred's Basic Adult Piano Course, though sometimes I skip method books and play pieces picked by the student. When teaching drums/percussion, my method books of choice are Standard of Excellence and Winning Rhythms. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...To take students from introductory to performance level, to teach students a drummers main job to be the time keeper in any ensemble, an orchestra, jazz band, rock band, power trio whatever music ensemble in which they are participating; equip the student with the ability to play the fundamental styles, blues shuffles, rock patterns, basic jazz patterns, funk patterns ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

...I like to use familiar songs as vehicles to teach. In my UCSC class, I start with Beatles songs because everyone knows them and they're well-liked. I always like students to suggest songs they want to learn as well, since they will be more likely to practice and be more engaged in practice if the song is something they enjoy.... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...As I have learned, repetition is a large part of success when it comes to learning any musical instrument. Every lesson will include a portion of warm-ups that will be about the same every time, with the idea that they will become easier every time.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer

...In 2008 I completed my degree in music at the State University of New York in Fredonia. Shortly afterwards, I made a journey to the west coast and found a home in the SF bay area.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

...I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. While acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, I have found that mystery can also be a great motivator.... Read More