Drum Lessons in Manhattan Beach, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Hello! I am a music Instructor from India currently living in LA. With over 15 years experience performing and being a student of music myself, I have helped start music school in India and have been an educator and mentor to many young musicians for over 6 years now. I believe in teaching methods designed to get the student interested themselves in every musical concept and style. Learning through fun innovative modern ways and keeping the students always engaged and excited is my main mantra. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion

I cannot stress enough the respect I have for each student's learning style and play, and I put a lot of effort into understanding each students individuality.  We're not making fast food, here! That said, I have some basic books I've been working out of for years.  For younger students I work with a couple things including the Alfred Drum Method and the Bastien books, as well as very simple ear training games and things like 5 finger scales. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

My teaching experience goes back to 1986 when I was still living in Brazil, I was teaching private drum classes for a limited number of students because of my tight schedule as a performer. It was in Los Angeles, California in 1995 that I started being much more focused and excited about teaching music and drums, when I was given the opportunity to join the LAUSD system as a Music/Drum instructor. Read More

Instruments: Drums

One thing I love to do is understand the kid I am teaching. Because I love to teach, it makes me happy to see my students enjoy what they learn, and that is why it is important to me to develope good teaching habits and a good sense of direction. I like my students to have fun learning, and feel comfortable growing without limiting themselves. I also try to be as organized as possible. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Djembe

I have been playing music for over 25 years. I have been a successful part of Rock Bands, Jazz Bands, Blues Bands, Marching Bands, etc. So, whatever style of music you are interested in or wanting to learn, I can help! I have been teaching for 15 years and have worked with students of all ages and skill levels. On top of that, I have spent the past 6+ years honing my skills for Training, Coaching, and Developing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Every student is different so my teaching style changes depending their personality and interests. Some students respond well to tough challenges and criticism, while others buckle under pressure. For each student I will find a balance between their musical interests and information that I think they need to know in order to become a better percussionist. In lessons, I maintain complete honesty with my students about their progress, but in a reassuring way to watch them grow as performers. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

Every single one of my lessons is individualized and focused on YOU and what YOU want to learn. Of course, there are things that I encourage such as posture and proper technique, among many others, yet I will always have a focus on MUSIC and helping you get to wherever you need to learn, not by theory alone but through putting what we learn into practice. I understand that some students want to learn the instruments themselves but without the context of how they function in music, I feel I would be doing them a disservice. Read More