Drum Lessons Clarke County, VA

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

For young students, typically I start with fundamental basics of playing. I introduce these commonly 'dull' aspects by casting an interesting light on them. By facilitating common, rudimentary, aspects of playing, it opens up the avenues for improvisation and creativity. Often I teach out of lesson books, typically Hal Leonard or some other popular publishers. For adults, usually I ask them what they're interested in and build a lesson plan that encourages self growth and discovery while catering to their desires. Read More

Instruments: Drums

After graduating high school, I moved to Phoenix, Arizona and startedteaching percussion atmy father's music store. Since then, I've travelled the countryto tour, record, and teach in and around southern California as well as Austin, Louisville, and many other cities and states.I ama devoted musician who loves to teach and learn while taking pride in all of the personal relationships that I've garnished from my music career. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard

My passion for music instruction is like no other, and that is well demonstrated in my style of teaching. Three words to describe my teaching style would be communicative, patient, and progressive. I believe patience is one of the most important factors in becoming a great musician, and is something I instill in my students. There is no overnight success, and skill is built by hard work and repetition. Though this is true, hard work does not necessarily have to be tedious or boring. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Kid's Keyboard Course Book #1. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I also teach students to play be ear and the techniques used to identify what key the music is in and what chord structure to use to be able play what they hear! Read More

Instruments: Drums

In marching percussion you will learn all aspects of marching percussion ... positioning of your body, sticks, playing positions and the military bearing required by all high school, college and DCI organizations. You will be required to learn to play utilizing a metronome that will help you learn to set, keep maintain proper meter. We will concentrate on all 40 standard rudiments while incorporating them into individual solos. In drumset percussion you will learn many of the same things stated above for marching percussion but focused on the drumset, ie, use of metronome, standard drumset licks in all music styles and applying rudiments to drumset. Read More