Drum Lessons in Washington Depot, CT

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ Mandolin Conga

It is great to see the joy on students faces when they realize how good their progress is. I always knowledge their success in overcoming of obstacles they find on their way. It is also a joyful challenge for both, student and me, to find the way through greater difficulties when they arise. Then the success is even sweeter. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Conga

I have been teaching since 1977. I have studied with the late, great Tony Williams and Alan Dawson, Fred Buda, Ed Soph and composition with Steve Grover. I have taught private lessons, small group ensembles, elemntary music theory, orchestral percussion and voice coaching. I have taught in public schools, private prep schools and college. I have performed in the United States and Germany and the Netherlands. I have recorded with Tiger Akoshi, David Mallett and The Novel Jazz Septet. Read More

Instruments: Flute Drums Orchestral Percussion

I believe that the key to a student's success in music is being motivated by passion. That is why I like to tailor each student's learning experience to their own individual interests, allowing them to press forward with the particular source of inspiration that motivates them to learn. It is a healthy combination of focus and enjoyment that results in the most enriching learning experience, which is why I make sure every exercise I assign a student comes with an understanding of the distinct purpose and goal of the exercise. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I will always listen to what students want to learn and play but at the same time will introduce them to music they aren’t familiar with. To be a great musician you have to be well rounded in different styles of music. I will also encourage students to express their emotions through what they play because I believe music can be very therapeutic and sometimes people have a hard to expressing themselves through talking. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Hello, I am a lifelong student and instructor of the Drum Set. I began studying intensely at the age of seven and til this day, still I seek out even more learning. The learning process is infinite. You have never PEAKED,EVER. The instrument and the music, will never leave me. One thing to keep in mind, especially for younger students, is to always remember " do it for you !" As for older more mature student that have careers in other fields, you already usually know that the desire to learn is for you, yourself, and no other reason. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I teach vital exercises, rudiments and coordination to build technique, whether it's on a marching snare or on the drum set. I also utilize many of the top instructional books - so get ready to improve your sight reading! There is so much more to taking a drum lesson than just learning how to play a beat in a song. I will instruct and guide you weekly to help you build a solid foundation. Read More

Instruments: Drums Music

I take each student on a musical journey that will motivate and encourage them as a drummer. I teach all students the basics and guide them towards the proper way to practice between lessons, which are the building blocks to growing and improving as a musician and as a drummer. My approach towards teaching and instruction is structured and organic. Students learn the basics and improve through progressive learning but it's the methods and techniques that I employ that ensures every student learns correctly and at their own pace. Read More