Drum Lessons in Sudbury, MA

Instruments: Drums

My methods are straight forward. I focus on developing or improving fundementals such as rudiments and then applying them to the drum-set. Everyone starts off at a different place, so I mold the process to fit the certain student in a way that helps them improve at their own pace. I mainly focus on rudiments, groove, and how to be a versitile drummer in order to get gigs. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I had my first ever drum lesson when I was 9 years old from a local drum teacher in Germany. I wouldnt be here today if it werent for my drum teachers passion and love for music, which I am forever grateful for. His motivation allowed my curiosity to grow freely and enhance my capabilities on the drums at such a young age, which in turn opened up many opportunities for me. Read More

Instruments: Drums

It's a well known fact that few things are as fun as playing the drums. My goal is to make the learning process as fun as actually playing. I encourage students to learn by demonstrating how even the most basic concepts function in the most complex settings. I find students have the most fun when they present me with something specific they wish to learn. By training students how to set goals, they stay inspired and motivated, which inspires and motivates me to challenge them! Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe

Over the years I've learned to strike a balance between Reading/Rudiments and Playing/having fun, so as to maintain students interests and growth." *** Lesson Details *** Music lessons in the comfort of your home! All ages welcome, beginner to advanced. Currently teaching in home piano lessons and drum lessons within a ~15 mile radius of Franklin MA (Wrentham, Medway, Bellingham, Milford, Millis, Hopkinton, Holliston. etc.) Please double check with me about scheduling as my schedule changes often and my calendar isn’t always 100% accurate *** Studio Equipment *** PIANO Fender Rhodes Casio PX-150 Yamaha Guitars Ukelele DRUMS Pearl Masters, Yamaha, DW, Roland TD-6 CYMBALS Zildjian, Sabian, Wuhan, Paiste, HARDWARE Pearl, Yamaha, DW, Axis, Tama STICKS / BRUSHES / MALLETS Vic Firth, Vater, Regal Tip PA QSC - K8 MICROPHONES SURE, Rhodes *** Travel Equipment *** I provide handouts, transcriptions, and a PA speaker to play music. Read More

Instruments: Voice Drums

My lessons for vocalists are divided into two sections: technique and repertoire. For singers, breath management skills are of primary importance as this directly affects intonation. I like to begin with Anne Peckham's The Contemporary Singer. My students can choose any songs they would like to sing while we work on musicianship skills including expression and lyrical phrasing. Singers who want to study jazz and improvisation use one or more of my pedagogical texts on scat singing. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

My path as an educator began during my time studying history and philosphy in New Orleans, LA. I was playing live music almost six nights a week, and started helping out as an assistent at Tipitina's Sunday Workshop for young musicians. There I helped and watched the great Johnny Vidacovich teach young aspiring musicians the art of playing in an ensemble. While at Berklee College of Music I have helped teach in classrooms and clinics alongside many of the world's greatest musicians, including John Patitucci, Steve Bailey, Joanne Brackeen, Vadim Neselovsky, Carol Robbins, and Alain Mallet. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Saxophone Clarinet Drums

This is why I try to not ignore the deeper, more holistic aspects of the art, which is why I emphasize composition in my lessons. I will compose for my students pieces that highlight something they are working on, but I will also assign compositions for my students because kids love it and creativity yields a deeper connection to any given subject than, say, rote memorization. I love kids and do not stifle their creativity, without steering too far away from the task at hand, I like to listen to what they have to say because you never know what valuable information you may learn about their present perspective. Read More