Drum Lessons in Lacoochee, FL

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

With all beginning students, I typically start with very minimal basics. Proper stretches, warm-up techniques (reudiments to help strengthen their dynamics), correct posture and the over all comfort of beginning. Once the student has progressed and understands the fundamentals, next would be reading music and counting time. When moving beyond the fundamentals, I try to focus more on the particular interest of the student. Is there a certain genre, a certain song, a certain player? Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba

For beginners I Use the essential elements book For intermediate students I use the Rubank intermediate method And for my advanced students I use the Abrans and Clarke method. With each lesson my goal is to the student learn a scale per lesson and a rudiment per lesson, we will also dig into the different styles and genres surrounding that specific instrument, and encourage the student to try new techniques. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

I ask the students to set a goal at the beginning of each class that they want to succeed in for that days lesson. After that i give them the tools they need to become a success musician. Each class is work at your own pace. I will NEVER LEAVE A STUDENT BEHIND. I begin every class with an overview of what we will learn and if they have any questions they will be addressed at that time. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Percussion is a wide genre and has multiple instruments to master and wether you are looking to better jam out with your band on your drum kit, looking to perfect your five stroke roll, learn how to keep the beat on the congos, or to make the snare line for your marching band, I can help you reach that goal.So wether you are a first time percussionist or already at expert level, I have the lesson plan for you. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

For students who are young children, I typically start by addressing the importance of playing what you hear. So, I will teach them beginner classics, such as Twinkle Twinkle and Merry had a Littl eLamb, but I also teach them what thunder sounds like, or a siren, and etc. by drawing on everyday life obejects that create noise. I then move on to learn my student's interests to device a method of positive reinforcement if they complete their homework asssignments or answer questions correctly, usually in the past this has been candy. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I began taking private lessons shortly after I joined the band program in middle school. I continued to take lessons all throughout high school and college. Shortly after graduating high school I was offered the position of drum instructor. During college I taught for several years as the drum instructor at Winter Haven High School. I also taught private lessons to a wide range of students during this time. Shortly after college I became the band director at McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums

Worship Band, Rock band Random Encounter (not currently), USF Drumline, Orchestra, Jazz band, Afro-Cuban hand drumming, contracted songwriting/composing. Read More