Drum Lessons in Ironsides, MD

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience has been very minimal. Whenever I have someone who wants to learn I started them off just playing whatever as Ive done for some kids at my church. And a young teen in Our church in South Carolina. I am mostly a gospel/church drummer that focuses on gospel/ worship songs that uses our gift of playing an instrument for worship to God. To whom all of our inspiration comes from. Read More

Instruments: Saxophone Flute Drums Music

I have been tutoring musicians since high school, on multiple instruments in multiple genres. I have not taken on many students until recently as I was pursuing other career paths. For 2 years I helped restart a high school regimental bagpipe band in Los Angeles. I challenged them at their pace, I always put the next musical hurdle in front of them and led them in physical exercise as well as musicanship. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began to teach drum lessons as a freshman in High School and I haven't looked back since! Teaching has always come naturally to me because my father taught cello lessons at home for my entire childhood . I have combined his teaching styles with my own philosophies, experience and habits throughout my young and extensive musical career. I also have been taking drum lessons since age six from four different drum instructors. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

A custom lesson plan will be developed for each student. Reading, technique, play along with songs the student is interested in learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Organ Synthesizer Music Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Kid's Keyboard Course Book #1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I also teach students to play be ear and the techniques used to identify what key the music is in and what chord structure to use to be able play what they hear! Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

An award-winning musician, I was a recipient of the 2016 Luminarts Fellowship for his outstanding performance in jazz improvisation. I relocated to Washington DC after winning the drumset chair for the United States Navy Band Sea Chanters in 2017. With the Sea Chanters, I've performed for the Chief of Naval Operations, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, President of the United States at the White House, NY Giants halftime shows, and the Fireworks Spectacular with the Boston Pops. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I have played at noteable venues like the Downtown Events Center, Regency Park, and Berkeley Music Hall as well as The Pour House and even well-known coffee shops throughout my area. I combine classic rock with new age rock approaches in my guitar and drumset intruction. I am big into the blues and rock and folk styles especially, but can teach a few others thru the Intermediate levels. I have most experience as an instrumentalist performing in rock bands in the greater Raleigh area. Read More