Drum Lessons in Keystone Heights, FL

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

My methods and practices depend on the goals and level of the student. For a beginner student, I like to start with a mix of genre-based learning and fundamentals. We will go over the most important and common drum beats that correspond to different genres, the most useful fills, and technical aspects such as posture and technique. Of course, we will use the student's favorite music to reinforce and learn these concepts. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harp Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Conga Music Keyboard Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

first i ask what the student desires to learn . what type of music etc. once i have taught a few songs i ask the student to write a list of songs that they would like to learn. i teach how to find the key that the student sings in and how to transpose the song into that key. if the student does not wish to sing i teach them how the instrument of their choice works . again regardless of the instrument i usually am able to teach a student two songs in an hour lesson . one in four four timing and one in three four timing . there is nothing better than to see the light come on in a students face and see the confidence of ' i can do this ! Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music Djembe

My teaching style is very high energy, fun, and rewarding. Watching students grow in confidence as they progress is my favorite part of being a teacher. In the arts, we are always being criticized. For example, how can one person love a song/band and another one feel they are horrible? We all have a preference to what we like and I feel we should only judge ourselves by where we have been and where we are at currently. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Keyboard

As students progress, I like to spend more time teaching music theory and how the harmonies and melodies of pieces actually work together. At this stage the music becomes more difficult and lengthy, so I like to group phrases of the piece in sections until they can be played together cohesively. I like to coincide these with more mature elements of expression that go hand in hand with technique development. Read More

Instruments: Drums Music

Every good drummer knows the key to success in music: listening skills. I listen to and pay close attention to my students. An education in music is a journey that students must ultimately walk alone. Learning music makes new connections in the brain and can amplify success in other areas of life. My job is to provide the tools, support and inspiration that every students needs to make that journey. Read More