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Instruments: Drums
2012-2005 Various Worship Bands 2012 Fill in drummer for various local bands, including Zahra Universe, Vivacious 7/2011 Went on tour with Keith Elgin Band 2011 GMU Battle of the Bands winner The Only (opened for Plain White Ts) 2008- Current Medlow, my band 2002-2011 Drum Lessons, Music and Arts and Private lessons with Mr. John Lapham Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard 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 and needs. Read More
Instruments: Drums
With beginner students of all ages, I start with the Elementary Drum Method Book by Roy Burns, Ultimate Realistic Rock Drum Method book by Carmine Appice, and the Drum Rudiment Dictionary by Jay Wanamaker. I am a fan of helping my students learn their favorite songs, and will take time to go over the songs, bar by bar. Once the first 3 books are mastered you will move up to intermediate drum techniques, and studies to assist in developing total limb independence. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Flute Drums Piccolo Acoustic Guitar
I absolutely love getting students really excited about their instrument. I like to show videos of high level playing and introduce a wide variety of genres and styles while I find exactly what it is that inspires the student to play. My lesson structure normally consists of a warm up, rudiment/sticking work, reading or playing exercise and new concepts, then work on a song. I really try to get my students playing along with tracks so they can hear how drums sound in a band setting and apply it to their playing! Read More
Instruments: Drums
Over the years I've gained alot of experience in what makes a great preformer a great preformer. Studying at Montgomery College and being part of the Latin and Jazz emsembles taught me that music in more of a language and any. Everything that is played is interpreted by the listener as a true of false statement. Much like a typicall dialog with another human being, we interact on more than one level. Read More
Instruments: Drums
For the beginner student I start with the essentials to reading music. Once the student has a understanding of rhythmic note values, I generally start with Alfred's Drum Method Book One or Elementary Drum Method by Roy Burns. I also start working snare drum rudiments and focus on issues like grip and wrist stroke to ensure correct technique. I use a range of different books and material for drumset, according to where the student's skill level and musical interest is. Read More
Instruments: Drums Conga
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
A child is typically ready to start lessons if they show interest in an instrument that is deeper than a simple fascination. When a child exhibits attention towards rhythm, dance, or the experience of music when a certain instrument is involved they will naturally be curious as to how it works, and they will want to see how they can make it work. While physical engagement with music is important, the child must also be excited to learn new things and share what they have learned to complete the process of learning an instrument in a educational setting.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose to play drum set because I enjoyed the control over the band I had, and I enjoyed being a leader. When I was in middle school band playing Saxophone I remember getting goosebumps when the percussion started playing. When I was 14 I received my first drum set, as a birthday present, from my aunt and uncle and it changed my life. I learned my first two rock beats the next day and enjoyed the freedom of playing many of the roles I heard in the percussion pit all by myself. It was very clear to me when I began lessons that it felt more natural than Saxophone, and I wanted to learn as much as I could and I did not want to ever stop.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My second drum instructor Emre Kartari inspired me to take up Jazz because he had a very free approach to how he played music. Everything he played was very meaningful, punctual, and musical. Learning to play drums has many different avenues as it is an instrument used in many ways, and learning everything can be overwhelming. When I watched Emre play Jazz, or pop, or something I randomly showed him on the fly, I realized he was able to fit his specific style into whatever context the music asked for, which inspired me to learn Jazz in a way I could apply everything I know to anything, and make music regardless.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing effectively can be done anywhere and on anything. Practicing on one's instrument should be done as much as possible but in a busy life one might not be able to find time every day to play, which is why I teach how to practice on, and off the drum set. I have found this to be most beneficial in internalizing specific motions that allow for the best understanding of the instrument. Once this is understood by the student, I will reinforce it so it becomes a good habit that will create a less stressful routine for the student, as they can theoretically, always practice.
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