Drum Lessons Essex County, NJ

Instruments: Drums

For beginner level students I start out with learning how to strike the drum as well as simple coordination exercises and intro level drum beats. After the student can grasp basic exercises, I introduce learning how to read music which will lead to reading out of various drum set instructional as well as technique books. For more advanced students I work out of books focusing on furthering coordination and technique, widening the ability to play different styles, chart reading with play alongs, soloing as well as the students interests. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students and sharing my love of music. I have over 25 years of professional performance experience playing many varied styles. I furthered my music education at The Collective School of Music in New York City. I studied with some of the world's top drum and percussion instructors. My music experience has given me the opportunity to perform on cruise ships, club dates, festivals, private corporate events, and share the stage with world-class performers. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I participated in all the band programs throughout my school years. I marched in a very competetive Marching Band program. In my senior year of high school I was both percussion section leader and student president of our band! I rely on my schoolastic training heavenly as it relates to my work ethic. When I teach I like to combine that schooling with the practical experience and knowledge I've gained from being a working drummer for the last 25 years or so. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Recorder, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a very experienced music teacher and performer. I have been teaching music for over 6 years and I have been playing music over 12 years. I graduated from William Paterson University with a Bachelors degree in Music Education and with a minor in Jazz Performance. I teach locally at Newark public schools and I am also the pit/indoor director at west Essex high school. I currently play with many NJ based ensembles such as the Raritan Valley Symphonic Band, The Central Jersey Symphony Orchestra, The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, and The Bound Brook Orchestra. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For all students, regardless of age or skill level, I like to gauge their musical interests (i.e., what music they listen to, what inspired them to pick up the guitar, etc.), and then work from there. For someone who has never picked up an instrument before, I generally work out of Hal Leonard's Guitar Method Book 1. Once we're past that, I'll start showing them some basic songs, as well as seeing what kinds of songs they would be interested in learning. Read More