Drum Lessons in Valrico, FL

Instruments: Drums

All of my students have the same basic foundation. On top of that foundation we add in specific tutorials geared towards the type of music that they want to plat. We identify key elements and styles within that genre of music that their interest in. Then I construct a specific lesson plan geared towards that particular style. This is part of my process because understanding what specific style they prefer to learn. Read More

Instruments: Drums Acoustic Guitar

I have been a touring musician for the past 15 years. Now that I’m local I’d love the opportunity to give back and help bridge the gap between the professional working working world and budding musicians. I have an Associate’s degree in Professional Music and years and years of experience both as a drummer and an acoustic guitar player. The music world is like no other. It’s not for everyone. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I am a motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my passion for drums and percussion. Performing with other talented musicians in many diverse settings has been an excellent experience of my life as a musician. I have learned many great things in playing outside of my comfort zone, breaking barriers of musical genres with a keen focus on dynamics. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Drums Keyboard

Music has been a part of my life since I can remember. I have my parents to thank for that! I'd be honored to be part of your musical journey. Performances may come and go, but music is a gift that will stay with you forever! I've been playing trumpet and piano since I was 8, and have taught and played professionally for nearly twenty years, adding various qualifications, certifications, skills, and experiences to my repertoire along the way. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

With students learning or continuing education on the piano, like to start with the basics. Once the student begins to have a grasp for that i begin to introduce reading music and theory. I also like to prepare the student to play any genre of music by sheet music or by ear as well. As far drums i also start with the basics, once the learn and grasp that we continue by learning different techniques of playing as well as teaching basic rudiments and how to read music and play drums by ear. Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I always enjoy seeing the light bulb moment my students get when they get something right, and learn something new. My teaching method is a simple stacking method we start with a lesson, I try to find where the student may struggle most and spend time with that. Then we move forward, but revisit the lesson prior for continuity. Lip slurs, scales and fundamentals for the brass players and rudiments, speed and handing techniques for all percussionists the practice and teaching regiment is simple yet effective. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

My experience date back to my early college days, where I began as a volunteer piano teacher for veterans in a retirement community. I taught for a few months, when I was approached by two different women, one who wanted me to perform cover songs at the retirement facility that she managed, and another who wanted me to give her husband private music lessons. I performed for a few years during college, but stopped teaching after my only student moved away. Read More