Drum Lessons in Wanaque, NJ

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

I teach in all styles. I believe technology is a big part of today's music industry and needs to be taught.  Every student has a different intention for studying an instrument. It's important to understand his or hers intention. My best teacher was the hardest on me and gave me the best results. I’m very fun, but also know when to push people to do things they never thought they would be able to do. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I have been teaching privately for 47 years I also too for a period of time was represented by Ludwig I did clinics for Ludwig I also taught group instruction at Sam Ash music and Huntington I dwell at New world music in Baldwin for a period of time I was a participator in the drum summit sponsored by Sam Ash hosted by Dom famularow Peter Greco and Lou Garvey I was a drum instructor for Plainview high School marching band under the supervision of Jerry Loeb I have created educational CDs on modern drum techniques of our time teaching focus on this much jazz band college audition rudiments reading full drum set and song preparation also I did a thing called the rudimental and drum set clinic at many elementary junior high schools on Long Island I love teaching rhythms fills and songs of great drummers of our time some of my favorites are Buddy Rich gene Krupa Louie belson Billy Cobham Dave weckl Tony Williams John Bonham Danny Seraphin Alex Van Halen Neil Peart Lars Ulrich Stewart Copeland Phil Collins Carl Palmer and countless others I can also teach beginner mallet technique orchestra bells vibraphone marching orchestra bells some chimes various percussions such as tambourine cabasa and triangle books I prefer to use are stick control by George Lawrence Stone the 40 rudiments complete realistic Rock by Carmine Appice books by Charles wilcoxon and many of my own creative musical themes and transcriptions I am also the Creator producing performer of the Jeff indyke drum education show which airs on public access I'm also appearing on Manhattan neighborhood Network I've been doing the public access shows for 20 years I have also created hundreds of video segments on YouTube I've done video segments for drum radio.com drum magazine and classic drummer magazine I performed in the Plainview high School marching and concert bands I perform nysma solos I performed at Nassau community college in the orchestra and the jazz band I perform many many recitals ensembles at Nassau community college for 25 years I created a worldwide drum education hotline called dial a beat I have also performed in many nightclubs and concerts and the many many recording sessions in New York I have studied with Mel Fields Al Miller and Ronald Gould who was the primary percussionist for the philharmonic ballet orchestra Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants/needs and strive to make the experience as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible for them. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I've been playing and studying music since I was pretty young.-I've been in several music schools and received education by multiple music teachers and artist since 2000. -In 2016 I graduate from The Collective School of Music in NYC with a Diploma in Music and Professional Drummer Performer.-Having multiple influences and had studied with different teachers allows me to teach students of all ages and levels.-I am really serious about my job and I expect the same effort and dedication from each student. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I first started teaching in the summer of 2002 when a friend from church wanted his son to learn drums. His desire was for his son to play one day on the praise team. Thankfully he stuck with it and still plays for the church to this day. That moment made me realize I have a gift for teaching. Throughout college I continued to teach out of my studio and developed my skills even more when I moved back to Maryland in 2009. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

I have been teaching drums privately for about ten years. I have toured extensively, nationally and internationally. Select Television Appearances: Good Morning America, Good Day New York, The View, Good Day Texas, Cornerstone, TBN, NPR, The Engadget Show, TEDx San Francisco. Worked with artists: Alex Ray Joel (Billy Joel), Cass Dillon, Disney's "Lemonade Mouth" (Bridget Mendler, Adam Hicks), Alex Winston, Sandra Bernhard, Natasha Owens (toured/opened for Michael W. Smith, Jason Crabb. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I love to have fun teaching and keep things positive and light! Music is supposed to be fun, and it becomes even more fun when you start progressing at the drums, which you will! :) Having patience and keeping focus is key to this success and is the most rewarding. Therefore, I encourage realistic goals for my students so they can keep becoming more and more motivated knowing the progress that they have made. Read More