Drum Lessons in Lake Monroe, FL

Instruments: Drums

No matter what skill level, the fundamentals are always the same: practice, patience, and practice some more. But the key is patience. For beginner students, patience will be vital for overcoming the independence element of controlling both hands and feet. For intermediate students, patience will be needed to advance their technique with practicing rudiments. And for the advanced students, patience through repetition is crucial to fully unlock their potential. I will teach them to combine previous techniques while mastering syncopation. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

For younger students I start off really easy because I want the student to not be intimidated by the learning curve of instrument mastery. I strive to make the student feel like they are succeeding every step of the way. Before each class I have my full lesson prepared and can use a standard musical instruction book if the parent would like or if I feel that it is necessary. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

Greetings: I'm Michael. I've been a music educator at various levels of study. Infants /toddlers through professional adults. I'm the author and publisher of MrMikesMusicMats, Boom Boom the Bass Drum, Quadragrip and the Tommy Thomas Percussion Library. I've performed as a working professional in every kind of genre. I've been a staff musician at Walt Disney World / EPCOT, Principle Percussionist - Brevard Symphony Orchestra and recorded and collaborated with the greatest musicians in the world. 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 Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe

I am an undergraduate in Music Education who sings in two professional vocal ensembles. one is an opera company and the other is a professional choir both located in the Orlando area. I am an avid reader of many kinds of books fiction and non-fiction. I am learning both French and Spanish to increase my ability to perform with orchestras at a professional level, proficiently. I adore different cultures, music, art, food, and history. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Electric Guitar

For younger students I start with showcasing what they can achieve with practice and perseverance. I do that by showing my playing. Then we start with the chromatic scale so the fingers can get use to the strings and moving around the fretboard. Same with drums but we start with easy hits and patterns. For adults I would talk about what are their interest and goal in music (genre, style, job, etc) and go from there. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I have delved ever further into it over my lifetime (and continue to do so); and I love bringing whatever knowledge out of the "sea" of music there is to students who are eager to learn. Furthermore, I love getting "out of the way," so they can learn. Things that get IN the way are bureaucracy, stuffiness, overbearing attitudes, lack of curiosity, laziness, and pressure, to name a few. I have a track record of overcoming these obstacles to bring out the music YOU love from within you. Read More