Drum Lessons in West Harrison, NY

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums

I have created my own method of teaching which I have perfected over the years. I create my own exercises and practice materials based on the level and interests of each individual student. I use the software program "Finale" in order to create the musical compositions that I prepare for my students. I always accompany my students on the piano. I am well versed in the various styles of music and am comfortable teaching students how to improvise also. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I'm a passionate performer and instructor. Recently moved to Brooklyn from Montreal, where I completed my Bachelor's of Arts degree in Jazz Performance. I have performed throughtout NY, Boston, Montreal, Quebec, Ontario, and New Brunswick. In Montreal I had the opportunity to study and attend master classes with some of today's greatest jazz musicians. Over the last three years I have been working hard to establish myself as a solid performer and studio musician. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

My lesson are geared towards the aspirations of each individual student. I exhibit a great deal of patience in my teaching style. My overall goal in teaching is to provide the student with the tools, information, and direction to achieve there musical goals. I bring a wealth of real world experiences to my teaching. I enjoy teaching students that have the motivation and desire to work at improving their piano/drum abilities while having fun during the process. Read More

Instruments: Drums

It is a wonderful thing to see students having a passion for music. Each student will develop the way that they want to. Each lesson I want my students accomplish as much as they can from my teachings. Once students accomplish something they would want to learn more from me. I would also take some of their wants and needs and implicate that into my teaching. implement and develop musical organizations for concert productions. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Some of the paths of study that any student can choose to pursue are: DOUBLE BASS DRUMMING, ODD TIME PATTERNS,SYNCOPATION 4-WAY INDEPENDENCE,SIGHT READING RUDIMENTS, CHART READING DRUM TUNING, RECORDING DRUMS Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe

I have been teaching for 8 years, getting my start in my home town of Nyack, NY teaching jazz combos and private lessons at the Nyack Summer Music Camp. Since then, I taught private lessons to students of all abilities at Oberlin for 5 years, I was a staff teacher at the Avon School of Music in Avon, Ohio, I was a music instructor and counselor at Camp Encore/Coda in Maine, as well as other camps more local to NY, and I am currently an employee of the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, where I am teaching music to kids at P.S 246. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For a beginning student on guitar, I have them learning notes from a Hal Leonard, Mel Bay, or Alfred starter book. All these books are great, but I believe it depends on the individual student and how they learn. I also teach tab to beginners. I feel it is important to read tabs these days as well as notes. I also work with music theory. It is also important to know what you are doing, not just putting your fingers on the strings. Read More