Drum Lessons in Villa Park, CA

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 Music

Since the age of three, I've been in love with music. Wether it was the home or car, music was a part of my life. In 2005, I graduated from Western Michigan University with a BA degree in music performance. While attending college, I traveled to France, South Africa New York on various occasions. As a professional in Los Angeles, I've played for " Aly AJ ", " Lauryn Hill ", " Mozella " " Lou Gramm " to name a few. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Organ Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe

My teaching style is fast-paced, fun, and engaging. I integrate many musical styles and genres, from pop to classical to give my students a wide array of musical experiences. I believe in positive reinforcement and prioritize a student's social-emotional learning. Through music, my students will learn about the world, their community, and themselves. I focus on growth and not benchmarks to assess the success of my students. I also gig regularly on both instruments, allowing my students to have ample opportunities to watch me play. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am a genuine lover of music and self-expression who wants to show others that no matter how hard it may seem or whats going on that you can learn music and use it a tool to move forward in life. I've been playing the drum kit since the age of 5 and continued well into my adult life. I attended the Musicians Institute of Hollywood to learn more about playing and it has since then propelled my playing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Violin Viola Drums Conga Latin Percussion Music Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

I am a composer and performer who relishes music education! I hope to be a perfect fit to your needs as a teacher and I am determined to bring the best out of you, whether a beginner, intermediate or advanced student. I am a graduate of Berklee College of Music, where I majored in Contemporary Writing Production (Music Production Arranging) as well as Jazz Composition. At the college, I had to privilege to perform with Arnie Roth at the Boston Symphony Hall as a violinist, as well as perform and record with microtonal pioneer, David Fiuczynski on Drums. Read More

Instruments: Drums

For beginner, start with simply touching every part of Drum set, thus students can see how it sounds like, and how fun it is to simply hit the drums. After that I would start with hand technique, which is 3 basic stroke patter, and how to apply them to every part of Drum set. For Advanced beginners, I would start from getting touch with rudiments, and sight reading so that student will have well rounded skills, over all good drummer so to say. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I have a strong connection to music education. I was significantly affected by music teachers at a young age and benefited greatly from strong music education programs. I have taught lessons to many students over the past 9 years and have a great appreciation for the art of teaching. Variety is important to me, and I will introduce as many different styles and genres as possible. Introducing people to musical instruments is very important to me, for the educational and communicative skills inherent in performing music can translate to any facet of life. Read More