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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in San Jose . 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 Latin Percussion Keyboard
For beginning learners I will focus on drum stick hand placement, grip, and control. This will fundamentally give the student more comfort in rhythm later on in the lessons. A proper hand grip and finding a comfortable position is key to starting the foundation of being a great drummer. We will also focus on the nomenclature of the drum kit. We don't just want to hit the drum kit, but we want to learn what it is we are hitting. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Flute Drums Ukulele Recorder Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
The key ingredient to learning is interest. I believe that my students need to have an interest in what they are playing so that they can keep their minds and spirits engaged. Rudiments require attention and practice, but there is much more to learning an instrument than just technique; passion also needs nurturing. If a student is really in to Star Wars, for example, I will gladly incorporate the 'Imperial March' into their rudimentary studies. Read More
Instruments: Drums
A professional performer since age 15, Larry draws from a deep well of musical influence, including gospel, blues, funk, jazz and soul. These various genres have collectively shared his unique sound, his groove brand, which is in full display in his performances and music recordings. Larry's resume reads like a Whos Who list, having toured and recorded with those musicians listed above, as well as THE WHISPERS, MARTHA REEVES, THE MARVALETTES, CHARLES BROWN, BUFFY SAINT-MARIE, RANDY CRAWFORD and many more. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer
Teaching has been a constant for me since college (around 2005). I helped tutor both aural theory and written theory, and also helped with beginner piano classes. Later on, I taught at the East Bay Jazz Workshop and offered private lessons part time both at my home studio and at Young World pre-school. I've taught students of all ages and skill levels for many years and also can provide some experience at arranging, theory, and improvisation. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
My students generally comment that I am patient. I try to go at the right speed for the student, pushing them where it works but slowing down when needed. I'm very methodical and try to break things down to focus on the details so each piece of information is easily digestible and easy to grasp. Read More
Instruments: Drums Ukulele
Im an experienced drummer of 23 years and have competed at a world class level. But I truly love to teach and watch students reach their full potential. I went to school at Pasadena City College and studied music and got two associates degrees from that College. Went on to teach both middle school and high school drumlines and got them competing and achieving State Championship titles. Ive also worked with bands from Church and did many gigs with my former Tahitian dance troupe in Southern California. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I always say that rhythm is more important than the notes. Play the right rhythm and the notes will come instead of playing every right note while sacrificing rhythm. I encourage students to make their mistakes loud, proud, and in rhythm so everyone has a better idea of what needs to be worked on most. I also emphasize isolating parts to practice and working backwards. Example: play the last two bars of the song until comfortable with it, now play the last 4 bars, last 6, last 8...etc., whole song. Read More
Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion
What is your favorite style/genre of music to play and why?
I do not have a favorite style or genre of music to play. The magic of being in the moment, playing music with great musicians transcends style and genre.
When did you decide to become a professional musician? Was it a gradual decision or was there a defining moment for you?
Becoming a professional musician was what I always wanted to do. It was not a gradual decision, rather the only path I saw. I am grateful for that, it kept me from agonizing over the many choices we can have in front of us to have to decide between.
Does music run in your family? Tell us a little about your musical family members.
My mother's family was very involved in music. She was a music teacher and was singing in local choirs herself as well as teaching. Her side of the family has several musicians.
If you play more than one instrument, how did you decide to start playing the second? (Or 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)!
I started singing and harmonizing with my mother before I started school. My sister, mother and I would sing together often. I later became part of a competitive school choir, traveling and performing. In the meantime I was taking piano and guitar lessons. Later I took lessons on clarinet and bass and played saxophone and any other instrument I could get my hands on.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
There is not one particular thing that comes to mind. Mastery of an instrument demands a wide variety of approaches to many areas.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
Apart from the classics, such as Stick Control, Master Studies, New Breed, etc., I like to use the A Fresh Approach series by Mark Wessels. These are excellent, fun and very comprehensive books with play-along tracks for just about everything.
If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
There is nothing I ever wanted to do other than be a musician, so that question I could not answer. There are many wonderful career options but I just never felt any of them were the right one for me.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
My Music Degree is in Performance/Education.
I chose this degree as these are the areas of music I felt most passionate about pursuing and learning more about.
What is your dream piece to perform and why?
There is so much great music written. I certainly would not be able to pick a single piece as a dream piece. It would be completely impossible.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
The order is not always the same except for the warm-up, but it includes work on speed, power, control, independence, videos, soloing, learning songs and much more.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
A great deal of my students have won awards and been selected for special honors. They have succeeded through commitment, focus and hard work.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I have played with many great musicians in front of thousands of people, and performed under a enormous pressure at times. I am proud of all of this.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
As the parent you will be the one who has better instincts about it than anyone else.
When will I start to see results?
You will start to see results immediately and there will be tangible progress every lesson. We will move at your pace, based on how much time you have available to practice and will be focusing on the music you are passionate about.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
We all have our preferences, and to me drums were simply the most amazing of all instruments.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My music teacher in elementary and middle school encouraged and inspired me greatly. I am here because of him. He gave me the passion, courage and confidence to pursue my dreams.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
It is important to set time aside, in our busy world practice time can be hard to find, but the rewards are great and it is well worth adding to our schedules.
Once practicing, it has to be fun, relaxed and focused to be most effective.
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