Drum Lessons in Lake Hughes, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

During my time teaching at Victor Litz Music, where I taught for 12 years, I was lucky to work with one student who had severe dyslexia. Though he had difficulty in a classroom setting, this students general reading and musical skills blossomed over the course of several years of instruction. Through patience and a customized approach I was able to reach him in ways that, according to his parents, no other teacher was able to do. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Recorder Conga Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with CAGED System. 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 looking into different genres such as RnB, Blues, Rock, Pop, Jazz. 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. 5 minutes of warm up, 25 of theory, 20 of repertoire and 5 of talking about the next class. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Music has been my passion my whole life. I love to be able to share my gift with other musicians onstage and my experiences with my students. I am a drummer and producer from Paris (France) and I just moved here. After years touring in Europe and Africa, playing TV shows and doing drum clinics alongside some of the best drummers (Aaron Spears, Brian Frasier Moore, Damien Schmitt..) I am very happy to have finally moved to LA for a new exciting challenge and chapter of life. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have been playing drums CONSISTENTLY for over 25 years, almost every day. I went to college for jazz performance at ASU for a long time but never graduated. My first professional, performance job was at age 17 and I have never looked back now at 36 years old. Working with many legendary musicians has been a highlight for me. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have been playing drum set and percussion since 1997 in many different bands, orchestras, and ensembles. Since receiving a B.M. in percussion performance from DePaul University (09), I've played in a wide variety of groups from the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra to hip hop artist Malik Yusefs band. With my original band Polarcode, I played around the US, had songs used by Victorias Secret, the NCAA Basketball Tournament on TNT, and had my music video played on E! Read More

Instruments: Drums

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with really really simply technic to understand, easy to understand. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce "Rudiments" and sight reading. 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. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For all students I access what your musical background is and what may be lacking from your knowledge and playing. I also ask what your particular goals and things you would like to learn are. From there then we will start to tailor the lesson as both us see fit. In general I like a student to be able to play three simple melodies before moving on to chords, rhythms, and music theory. Read More