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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Philadelphia . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Drums
I love music, teaching drums, recording bands and making music videos. I am a graduate of Musicians Institute College of Contemporary Music in Hollywood, California with a degree in drum/percussion performance. In 2005, I was hired as the drum instructor at Los Angeles City College. Since then, I have authored three different drum books and have taught music at Southern California Music School, Pasadena City College, LA Valley College, LA Academy, Music Training Center and several other institutions. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I've started giving private lessons when I was a student at music school and I took great enjoyment from sharing my newly acquired knowledge. Later my first formal teaching job took place in Musicians Institute as Teacher's Assistant. I've been a member of the Los Angeles City College advisory board in 1999 and I've thought as a full time teacher at Istanbul Bilgi University Music Department from 2000 to 2008. I am proud of my students, many of them turned out to be professionals who are performing with prestigious artists today. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Djembe
I believe every student is unique and will need to improve in different areas for different reasons. Every student will have a specific taste in music so I always to try design lessons based on the music style they enjoy most. I will also introduce new music to keep them inspired. But, in general I have found the best teaching style is to both agree on a list of songs to learn. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Djembe
I have been teaching since I was 18 towards the end of High School. I taught lessons part time through college and since graduating college have maintained a steady roster of students. I focus on getting to know and understand each student and their goals to customize lesson plans for that individual, all while covering the essential and important fundamentals. I encourage students to give me a list of their favorite songs so we can learn them, play along to them and work towards possible recitals and/or situations where they can play the songs with other musicians! Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
My teaching style involves a comprehensive approach topercussion that is inclusive of all styles of music. I emphasize the importance of obtaining asolidityin the fundamentals and showing the student how it willget them to where they wnat to be.I alsoaim to make the student doesn't just learn a few beats or scalesand then call it day. I encourage the student to seek an understanding ofthe music, and to knowwhy they are playing what they are playing. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I have been teaching drums for 3 years and have found that teaching book work, but keeping it light and fun is a great way to keep students engaged and motivated. If the student isn't having fun then I am not doing my job. I both play and teach many different styles and can give advice on drum kits and cymbals, sticks, tuning and more. We will go over things like technique, rudiments etc while also learning songs, melody and song structure. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I began teaching informally while I was in high school, giving friends and family tips and impromptu lessons on basic musical concepts. This continued to develop as I went to college, forming long-term teaching relationships with a small studio of friends who were eager to learn. I also had a small studio in Hudson, NY, while I was living there. Since moving to Philadelphia I've taught around 25 students over the course of the last 10 years. Read More
Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Playing professionally evolved very naturally, almost invisibly. Initially, while still in high school, the various bands I was playing in, several of which I'd founded or co-founded and people came to me to play for their businesses or events even before I started doing promotion. I would also be hired individually by bands or other performing groups to sit in or sub on drums on many occasions. Playing professionally is just icing on the cake of doing what I love to do anyway and WOULD be doing even if I never received a dime to play a thing. I LOVE playing music and will continue to play as long as I live.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My earliest memories of musical "performance" experiences are with my parents. My mom and dad both sang semi-professionally and my mom played piano and keyboard. We would often perform as a family at our home or occasionally at social events of various kinds. I started playing just a snare drum and evolved to a complete kit at a pretty young age.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing is ESSENTIAL ingredient for developing both the ability and experience to play an instrument. In addition, practice allows for a musician's mindset to be developed. Their love of music, performing, the instrument(s) they play, and the people they're playing for (even if imagined) ALL are cultivated by every single moment of practice. I believe in recording practices, both for self reflection and analysis and to review with the instructor. Critical analysis can be done on technique, methods, and anything else without the need to stop the practice in progress. The MOST important ingredient in practice is to do so passionately. The only RULE about practice is to do so as often as practically possible. Luckily, for a drummer, that can take MANY forms.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Either when they literally ask and talk about playing music or when they model the behavior. Especially with drums and drumming, a child who seems very physically active, loving to bang things, hear noises, and seems delighted by the sounds of what he/she taps, hits, or slaps, is most likely a candidate to begin lessons. How those lessons are conducted will be totally dependent on the child's personality, ability, attention span, motivation, and goals. I can work with any child, no matter where they are.
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