Drum Lessons in San Diego, CA

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Organ Latin Percussion

I began by tutoring my fellow students during college. Little by little, I realized that I was becoming more passionate about seeing the students progress and achieve the goals they set for themselves. There is almost no greater feeling than accomplishing a goal, and even though I always acknowledge and encourage students on their accomplishments, I believe there's always another step to take, another skill to master. I also believe, especially with beginners, that rooting a students skill with the bare basics is essential to understanding music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching part time drum lessons back in 1988; I realized I had a knack for it. After graduating from music school - Musicians Institute in Hollywood CA, I continued to pursue my educational goals attending California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo. To support myself while in school I taught upwards of 40 students a week working for a local drum shop called The Drum Circuit. Four years later, I received a BA from Cal Poly. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion

I have 14 years of experience working with Elementary and Middle School aged musicians in a variety of capacities. I began my career as a Band Director, working with at-risk students in an after school program which served both Coachella Valley and Desert Sands unified school district. I later took a position with San Marcos Unified School District as a k-5 general music teacher, working with a student body of 1100 students on multiple focus areas, including group piano, musical theater, instrumental music and vocal music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Alongside my carrier as a profession musican and composer, I've also had extensive experience as an educator. I began teaching in 2009 while I was studying Jazz at UCSD. In 2011-2013 I was a teaching assistant at UC Irvine in 2011-2013 for the subjects of Music Appreciation, Fundamentals, History of Jazz, and Music of The Beatles - of which I lectured, graded, and tutored. Post graduation, I became the music director for the 2016-2017 program for the Coast Unified School District. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Fundamentals and esssentials are important in music and all walks of life. This is implemented along with specific desires a student may have. These desires are combined with structure and theory so successis achieved. This can be a very pleasant process. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trombone Drums Organ Synthesizer Euphonium Tuba Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students, it is absolutely essential to learn the basics. As each student grows and has fully grasped a better understanding of the fundamentals, the I begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I have learned that every learner is different, so each person's lesson has to cater to their learning style. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Djembe

Roger has 45 years of experience in drumming, from touring worldwide (over 100 countries) to recording on over 100 albums. With 28 years of international touring with numerous renowned artists, from ABBA to Zappa (Dweezil), with events in many out of the way places such as Russia (1980 Summer Olympic Games), Rome (with the invitation of Pope John Paul II), South Africa (Invitation by Nelson Mandela), Poland (working with Lech Valesa of Solidarity) and The White House (3 times, under 3 different Presidents). Read More