Drum Lessons in Thrall, TX

Instruments: Drums

For beginning students typically start with Drum Set For Kids by Hal Leonard. In this book after playing lessons each one has a song to play along to with a recording. This makes learning this book fun for studemts. I also like to focus on hand technique and all of the basics for playing Drums. I do include teaching drum rudiments for they are very important to have. For a Drummer they are our dictionary that help puts phrases together. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I use a variety of methods, depending on the music style covered (jazz, rock, latin, etc) and your skill level. Once we get to know each other on that first lesson we will decide which method suits you best. Some of these are: Syncopation, by George L Stone Stick Control, by George L Stone Modern Reading Text, by Louis Belson Realistic Rock, by Carmine Appice The Drummers Complete Vocabulary, by John Ramsey Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion Drumset, by Ed Uribe Primary Handbook for Mallets, by Garwood Whaley Read More

Instruments: Drums

Music has no limits...music is everything and...everything is music ! Although i am mostly a rock drummer, my influences and most of my students they were in that "rock side". But, most of the times the student is the guide to which way of music need to choose. The most important is to understand the student's desire,to become one with the student's passion for music and finally to show him/her the way to make this dream come true... Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Ukulele

I am a classically trained musician who loves sparking other people's passion in music. I have been playing music professionally for several years, with several different instruments in a variety of genres. I have a thorough understanding of music theory and songwriting as well. I have a cozy studio in north/east Austin, but I can come to your house, too. I have been a professional public teacher for 3 years and am overjoyed when I see students fall in love with their instruents or creative projects. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar

I am a passionate and professional drummer based in Austin, TX. I have performed professionally for 10 years and have experience in both the studio and touring across the USA. I truly love my job and am looking to expand my career into the teaching role. I have a deep knowledge and understanding of both drumming and music as a whole, as I am a multi-instrumentalist and songwriter as well. I graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor's in business, while taking a variety of music performance classes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I grew up in Stephens City, VA, where I started playing drum set professionally at age 16. Piano, guitar, and songwriting came soon after, and in 2005 I was awarded the Jazz Studies Scholarship from the University of North Texas to study drum set with the world-renowned educator, Ed Soph. At North Texas, I participated in the 6 O'Clock Lab Band, Advanced AfroCuban Ensemble, Chamber Brass Band and Brazilian Ensemble, and soon after, was commissioned to compose original music for the computer game Wriggle Words.. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

I'm a passionate and experienced instructor who's love for teaching and music is personified through each and every student I teach. I have been a musician since grade school playing percussion for the school band. I am a professional musician as well and have unlimited experience as well as knowledge to share with my students. I also have a bachelors degree in Music and Sound recording from The University of New Haven. Read More