Drum Lessons in Vernon, CA

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe

I have been teaching since 2012 while still in school. Once entering Berklee College of Music I started to work as part of the Vocal and Piano Departments to help incoming students with learning how to write charts and play with a band. I have taught internationally in places such as China and Vietnam and created full curriculum for International camps around Vietnam. I am currently teaching a few remote students and have taught ensemble classes and VQT Music Academy in Garden Grove, California Read More

Instruments: Drums

Students can expect a heavy dose of fun, while still maintaining a solid drumming foundation. Lessons focus on reading music, as well as theory. Technique (The correct ways to play). Rudiments Exercises. Grooves, Fills, Solos. Songwriting (Learning to play your favorite tunes as well as structuring your own). Timing and feel (Playing with a Metronome). Read More

Instruments: Drums Double Bass

26 essential rudiments; basic reading; four primary styles (rock, jazz, blues, funk); independent exercises; development of musical ear; learning how to play to music; develop sense of time; learning how to perform in a live setting. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga

I have always loved music. I write and create music everyday. When I graduated high school I earned a band scholarship which allowed me to play in many different genres of music. I played in Big Jazz bands, Small Jazz combos, and pit orchestras. I toured with the Pittsburg State University Jazz Band and played timpani and snare for The Pittsburg State University Syphonic band. All four years. Fast Forward, in 2001 I placed an original piece of music in a film called "Punks". Read More

Instruments: Drums

I started drum lessons when I was 12. I started playing in hotels at 15 years of age with show bands and rock bands. I have played with high school bands at Carnegie Hall in New York and traveled to many places because of music. When I went off to graduate school my long time band mate went on the road as a professional musician. But I never stopped playing. I have played in Concert Band, Rock bands, Jazz Bands and more.I was always to go to drummer when someone needed a great drummer. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

My teaching method is relatively simple, but is somewhat backwards from how most people teach music. I start with teaching the student a song, at his/her level, by listening to the record and by my example. After that I like to go back and give written out exercises and notes on what we did in the song. Often times a student will get a technical exercises and begin to get frustrated with it because they can't see why they're learning it. Read More

Instruments: Drums

But with fun, always! The skills I am going to teach you will be always music related. It will be applied to a musical context and adapted to your needs and preferences. I will give you all the tools you need so you can be comfortable in any kind of situation, from playing in a band, to record in a studio, to be on stage and more. Over the years Ive been taking private lessons with famous and incredible drummers such as Thomas Lang, Gregg Bissonette, Aaron Spears, Damien Schmitt.. Read More