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Featured Drum Teachers Near Houston, TX

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Houston . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!

Alex L

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

I have been teaching for 25+ years in schools and privately. The crucial part of my teaching method is an individual approach. We all are different and that makes teaching more fun but it also makes it challenging and at times very difficult. It takes a lot of patience and experience to unlock one's individuality in learning and performing. I do use books at the same time I try to develop student's ears. Read More

Derrick J

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I have a long history of teaching students have the awesome task of teaching drums to quite the talented and those who work hard to achieve a level of musicianship that will compete with the top players. I started as a back up teacher for a colleague of mine in his studio and have been teaching for over 20 yrs in my home studio or the student's home studio. My teaching style is a combination of traditional rudiments, stick and control technique and practical listening and play a long drumming. Read More

Julio F

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion

Venezuelan Musicians graduated in the University Institute of Musical Studies, in Caracas. I have done for more than 25 years studying music becoming this in my own lifestyle. In Music Teaching, I designed a learning system that has been for over 20 years, where my students ( children, youth and adults ) will learn as you go making music, faster and solid bases in understanding and implementation of the instrument. Currently I am dedicated to Christian Music and Worship, and Musical education in several instrument.  Read More

James C

Instruments: Piano Drums

I like to set my students up for success. My job as a teacher is to help them reach their goals but also introduce them to other styles and methods that can lead to alternatives never before seen by them. I often set up a routine for the students to give them a sense of steadiness . The pace a student learns at is up to the individual, the important thing is that they learn the right way. Read More

Seth W

Instruments: Drums

I've had great teaching experiences since I've been teaching. I teach students the basics and then work on their own music. This keeps the student interested, keeping them wanting to practice. I believe practice is the key to success. I also teach music reading which helps the student to learn how to see music on the page. I have three steps to success. 1) drum rudiments, we focus on the rudiments which gives the student a better understanding on how to play the drums. 2) I focus on reading which give the student more confidence when playing 3) I focus on ear training which helps the student to play music that is heard while giving the student a better understanding on how to play with a group Read More

Haily H

Instruments: Drums

I've always felt a calling to music; as a child I took choir for three years and then hand bells for another three years in high school. Finally, sitting for the first time at a drum kit in 2013, I discovered my true love for percussion. I began taking up to three lessons a week with a blast beat and heavy metal emphasis for the next year and a half. During this time I had the opportunity to begin assisting as a drum tech for a local band. Read More

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Sean S

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have been lucky to have several inspiring teachers. Firstly, growing up around my older brother (who is a choir teacher in Tennessee) singing songs and trying to copy all of the singers on every album I had note for note was an invaluable musical experience. From there I learned from my church choir and handbell directors. Upon entering middle school I learned a new set of skills in percussion from my band directors and private lesson instructors. Somewhere between there and high school I purchased my first drumset and found a great instructor in Joel Fulgham. From there my high school band, jazz band and orchestra directors instilled in me the power of being a flexible musician. Then in college I had the opportunity to study percussion with Dr. Sarah Burke (and others) and participate in many classical ensembles, jazz bands and choral groups and refine as many skills as possible. I can't just pick one teacher as they all helped me along the way.

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
1) Start with the most difficult passages without a metronome focusing on the motions and the flow of the pattern. 2) Practice slow (40-60bpm) with a metronome then increase by small increments (2-5 bpm). Playing something fast isn't even necessary for 90% of practice. This is crucial! 3) Repeat. 4) Work to read music without looking at your hands! 5) In general, focus on slow repetitions of your building blocks. I believe Bruce Lee said something like "it is better to repeat one motion 10,000 times than 10,000 motions one time". *make sure you prepare your practice environment by minimizing as many distractions as possible*

When will I start to see results?
Audible improvement in playing can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on the amount of quality practice time. I am a huge proponent of working on what a students biggest weakness is 1st so that I can hopefully instill in them a fearlessness and an optimistic and realistic outlook on what it takes to achieve results early on. While answering this question is hardly an exact science, an old adage tends to apply well to seeking improvement from lessons: one step at a time, one day at a time. With consistent practice, results can indeed be exponential!

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Any age 4+ is a good age to start lessons as long as you are prepared to purchase the proper materials and equipment for small people. This is the largest hurdle in my opinion. Often, there aren't many options for undersized keyboards or drum sets but as long as the student is engaged, interested and exposed to the sounds of music they will have a good chance of enjoying the lessons. Before signing up, it is a good idea to make note of the expenses, equipment, physical space, noise level and time commitment required for the chosen endeavor.

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