Drum Lessons in Orlinda, TN

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I'm a very passionate coach and will teach you how to teach yourself. There will be lessons where we will pick a skill you want to learn and you will teach me how to develop that skill. Retention is paramount while learning. I've found that your ability to retain information is dramatically increased if you teach the information to others...as high as 80% (average is 40%), thats double. If I can motivate you to learn and you become passionate about your craft, I can learn from you as well. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

My method involves a mixture of exercises and musical application. It is important for our development as musicians to understand what we are doing on both a technical and mechanical level. However, it is equally important to keep what we are doing relatable to the music that we want to play. Keeping lessons fun and engaging is a big part of seeing results. This idea applies to a beginning student learning single stroke rolls or an advanced student learning how to read a fusion chart. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Soon after, I started playing in cover bands and expanding my repertoire. In high school I won two downbeat awards for best pop/rock drummer (2004) and outstanding performance for jazz drumming (2005). In high school I played in various touring groups, and started Berklee in 2009. Since Berklee, I have worked on Celebrity Cruise lines as a drummer for jazz and rock bands, as well as playing for the theatrical performances and musical reviews. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Saxophone Drums

- 10+ years teaching- 15+ years playing- can play 10+ instruments in addition to piano- diverse range of genres (synthesizers in alternative bands to concert piano to new age to jazz and everything inbetween)- understanding of audio production/recording Read More

Instruments: Voice Drums

I am a driven music professional who knows how to relate to diverse students, find the best way of receiving knowledge they know how, and teach them every tip and trick that I've learned along the way. In 2013, I graduated from Catawba College with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education and Popular Music. I am a classically trained Tenor who took voice lessons for three years from a world-renowned Opera singer. Read More

Instruments: Drums

The most important thing for me is to make sure my students are having fun and developing an interest and deep appreciation for their craft. By taking into account their personal goals and aspirations, while also implementing long and short-term goals, my students enjoy rapid progress and develop a strong passion for drums. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Djembe

My instructional method does not lean toward one method book for instruction. There is however a useful combination of selected literature, excerpts, solos, exercises and play alongs in addition to anything the student wants or has to work on. I teach technique and fundamentals that are applicable to all styles, not just one particular style. I'm teaching you to play music. Not a collection of beats and fills. Standards are met and individual goals are not ignored. Read More