Drum Lessons in Portland, OR

Instruments: Drums

...Learning how to read sheet music is helpful in a musical career, but more important than that is learning how to improvise and feel comfortable in any groove, rhythm, or style of music. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...My favorate way to start a teacher student relationship is to have the student just sit on the drums and let loose for me. This gives me a good idea of where to start with the student and to see what he/shes preferences are. I like to focus strongly on technique, fundimentals, and music theory. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

...I've been teaching almost as long as I've been playing. By the time I was in high school I had earned the reputation as "the drum guy" and friends would come to me for informal lessons on how to practice and play drums.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele

...Every student is different and has their own way of learning and growing, even as we get older. There is always room for improvement. At your first lesson we can talk about what makes sense in terms of practice week to week and will continue to see what it takes as time goes on.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

...I love watching students learn and develop a passion for music. I love to inspire each individual student. I think its important to relate to each student in their own way so they each can thrive.... Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

...I began teaching when I was halfway through college. I began teaching private students as well as drumlines at local high schools. I focus heavily on technique and self-expression in order to make music making as engaging and as fun as possible!... Read More