Drum Lessons in Winter Haven, FL

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

Due to my experience working with multiple grade/age levels, I have learned to carefully fine tune my teaching strategy for each individual student that I work with. At the beginner level I typically work from method books to ensure a solid development of performance fundamentals. I also like to spend a good bit of time establishing successful warm-up and practice routines. With intermediate level students I continue with more challenging method books as well as standard musical excerpts and etudes. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

Started playing at eight years old. Minister of music at a church in winston salem nc for the past 10 years. Went to college for music education and as well as music production. I have a background in different genres of music such as: gospel, rb, soul, jazz, country, rock, neosoul, contemporary christian, pop, and more. Music has always been one of my main interests and passions and I have always strived to learn and develop my skills and understanding of music as much as possible in my free time Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar

I breakdown my classes as: Technique (rudiments, rolls, etc); Reading (how to read the musical notes), rhythms (rock, funk, 6/8, etc) and Songs (play along with songs to develop a good sense of timing) I use some standards books like Stick Control, Syncopation, Modern reading text, Odd times, Realistic Rock, Master with the greats, New breed, Latin soloing for drumset, inner clock, Art of bop drumming and many more. For piano students, I use the fast track method, scales books and James Bastien books For bass, I use the Fast track method Read More

Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Drums Euphonium French Horn Tuba

I always enjoy seeing the light bulb moment my students get when they get something right, and learn something new. My teaching method is a simple stacking method we start with a lesson, I try to find where the student may struggle most and spend time with that. Then we move forward, but revisit the lesson prior for continuity. Lip slurs, scales and fundamentals for the brass players and rudiments, speed and handing techniques for all percussionists the practice and teaching regiment is simple yet effective. Read More

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

I doubt you will be very happy about it in the long run. On the other hand, even very simple goals, when pursued with love, almost always provide a bedrock of UNIVERSAL musical information, no matter what form the goal might take. In other words, anything you want to work on musically will teach you more than JUST a specific song or piece; and I consider it my job to help you see just how much of a treasure is waiting under the surface, which you can then use for all other pieces of music you explore in the future. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Electric Violin Fiddle Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I teach the student as much as they can absorb while making sure they understand the material.I have never run out of material to teach.I teach proper technique and about scales because every song written is based on scales.I also work on songs with the student at the same time so they can see and understand how the songs and scales are used together.After the basics are understood we move on to songs the student wants to learn.I can also tailor lessons to a students wants or needs if desired.I have been doing this quite a while and understand what works. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

The way I approach teaching percussion is starting with an introduction and working through along the way. I usually teach in a way that allows the student to be able to perform freely. At first, I work with them and show them how to play a certain rhythm and then I allow them to play it on their own. I want to make sure that they are actively learning how to play a certain instrument instead of relying on a book. Read More