Drum Lessons in Surfside, CA

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

...I've found the most successful drummers can read well and play all styles. For beginning students, I generally introduce 'Syncopation' by Ted Reed along with 'Stick Control,' the PASIC 40 Rudiments, 'Alfred's Drum Method' for drum set, and technical exercises. ... Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

...I have a tremendous passion for music, and drums particularly, and I try above all to make sure that my teaching style is positive and enthusiastic. I want to try to communicate and transmit this passion as much as I possibly can. ... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Accordion Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...I began studying piano when I was 6 years old and developed a passion for music from a young age. I'm a graduate of the California Jazz Conservatory in Berkeley CA (B.M., 16) where my teachers included Benny Green, Peter Horvath and Art Lande.... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

...If they are singing, banging on pillows/countertops, or strumming an air guitar, I'd greatly encourage the parent to further nurture the interest with some lessons and development.... Read More

Instruments: Drums

...With drums it can seem impossible to do certain things but I found in my experience that there is always a way to help someone find what they need to have that AH HA moment.... Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Drums Mallet Percussion

...Producing recording sessions and discussing musical ideas during these times was my best teaching ever. Many of these artists, Kevin Mahagany, Dave Stryker, Joe Lovano, Arthur Blythe, Anthony Cox, Teri Lynn Carrington, John Abercrombie, and more.... Read More