Drum Lessons in Middle City West, PA

Instruments: Piano Flute Clarinet Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

I have over 40 years of teaching experience, both privately, (one on one) and in classroom settings, both at the public school and college level. I also am available to teach in the homes of students OR in my teaching studio in Williamstown NJ. All my students are encouraged to perform in various community groups, and in honors bands throughout the area, as well as encouraged to giving recitals when or where appropriate. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

After evaluating a student's understanding and capabilities, I typically choose a method book to parallel their existing skills and work through it at the most enthusiastic, but comfortable pace. The importance of using method books is based in the student's ability to review material between lessons and using them as checklists for progress. Establishment of a solid fundamental approach will be critical to the student's advancement and ability to perform for an audience, regardless of size or venue acoustics. Read More

Instruments: Drums Synthesizer Djembe

Playing percussion for services at Tulsas Unitarian Church of the Restoration, I learned to study and play rhythms as both a form of language and (rather loud) meditation. From there, I went to college in Oberlin OH, majoring in Psychology while moonlighting in bands with players in Obserlins world-class conservatory, serving an audience of peers from around the world. In and outside of Oberlins music tech program, I began to study and use drum machines, MIDI and looping. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I have taught as long as I played which is 20years. I have taught at camps such as stokes forest music camp, jazz house kids and jazz connections to name a few as lead drum instructor. I have taught drum and group combo lessons. I have taught young adults gearing up for college and professional tours. I am looking to work with someone dedicated to seeing there full potential and working hard. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums

My teaching style relies heavily upon training the ear to dissect what it is hearing. Developing the ear is crucial to being a self-reliant musician. In drums, the visualization how a rhythm works in time is essential to being able to perform that rhythm. Dissection and mapping are the key to furthering one's abilities on the drum kit. In guitar or in piano, being able to isolate frequencies with your ear will lead you to a more accurate understanding for chord structures and progressions than simply looking up tabs, which are often deeply flawed. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Hello there! My name is Matt, I am a impassioned drummer and musician from Philadelphia, PA. I am primarily self-taught but have obviously learned a ton from some of the greatest drummers and musicians on the earth. Drums have provided me with some of the most positive experiences in my life. They have given me joy, meaning, and freedom; which I hope to share with you. I have been playing since I was 16 years old and am focused on continual personal growth and expanding opportunities. Read More