Drum Lessons in Holland, PA

Instruments: Guitar Drums

...My teaching style relies heavily upon training the ear to dissect what it is hearing. Developing the ear is crucial to being a self-reliant musician. In drums, the visualization how a rhythm works in time is essential to being able to perform that rhythm. ... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I do introduce some lessons from the adult book to the student when they are ready. For 11 and over, I recommend Hal Leonard's guitar method book #1. Just like the children's book, the lessons are numbered to keep track of progress and to know what to study and practice. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...I can teach students a few tricks to use with a metronome to help develop their sense of time and pulse. The last thing that I emphasize in lessons is four way coordination.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

...It is also important to fuel the students desire to learn, by acknowledging their accomplishments, as well as showing them new techniques that give them challenges that they are capable of achieving.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Cello Drums Banjo Mandolin Fiddle Orchestral Percussion Music Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...For example, Instead of playing a G minor scale, we will find a piece of music that utilizes the G minor scale so that the scale is learned in a highly expressive medium.... Read More

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

...Patience is key, progress takes time! In lessons we will work with exercises to show you the full potential of your instrument. I place a lot of importance on my students knowing HOW to make the sound they want to make, not merely on imitation.... Read More