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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Washington . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Music
For me, teaching is much more than showing each student everything I know as a musician. My ultimate responsibility as an instructor is to understand the students' goals and recognize how they learn best. While recognizing their musical and technical accomplishments, I encourage the students to maintain patience and discipline as they delve farther into the study of their instrument. The greatest reward for me as a teacher is to inspire my students to want to work hard to develop their own sound, style, and passion for music! Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar
For beginning students, I teach with a method that would not "reinvent the wheel" learning notes on they instrument which makes sense to them easily. A,B,C, etc.. Once the notes are know without thought, they will have knowledge of how music is taught in the industry and from lesson plans like Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Everyone is unique (as GOD has made us) and there are unique ways one can grasp learning music..... Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
I have played at noteable venues like the Downtown Events Center, Regency Park, and Berkeley Music Hall as well as The Pour House and even well-known coffee shops throughout my area. I combine classic rock with new age rock approaches in my guitar and drumset intruction. I am big into the blues and rock and folk styles especially, but can teach a few others thru the Intermediate levels. I have most experience as an instrumentalist performing in rock bands in the greater Raleigh area. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
On the first lesson, I like to help students create realistic, long-term goals for themselves. Then the student and I develop a plan to help them achieve them. Learning tools include method books, recordings of the lesson, and playing along with me. I also make solo pieces available, and encourage the student to participate in local recitals. My lessons generally follow the county public school's music curriculum and include rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, sightreading, theory and song form. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For students of all ages, it is important to remember that the individual is key. From the youngest beginner to the seasoned pro, everyone learns in their own individual way. Because of this, I find it very necessary to hone in on the interests, aptitude, and abilities of each of my students in order to give them the best possible instruction. A student who is engaged on their own terms and who has a say in their own path through music instruction often becomes a successful and lifelong musician. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Accordion Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
As far as books go, I prefer the Hal Leonard method, especially for beginner musicians. I combine visual, audio and kinesthetic learning methods to tailor to anyone's needs. After the basics are taught or they're already learned, I assess the student's level and teach the student what they wish to learn to the best of my ability. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I have been playing drums for 14 years and started when I was 10. The influence I had from other drummers that I saw was what sparked my interest in playing them. Seeing the greats like Roger Taylor of Queen, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, or even now Matt Greiner of August Burns Red, I wanted that, but I knew I couldn't get there without practice. After taking up lessons myself, and I continue to do so even after all those years, I have learned what it takes to be a great drummer. 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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