Drum Lessons Granville County, NC

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Electric Guitar

My experience takes me straight out of high school. I have been a drum tech at West Johnston High School since Fall of 2015. Since then I've risen in the ranks and have taken a much bigger role. In between all of that, I've all taught at Wake Christian Academy as Percussion director for about a year. I've given a couple of students from that school private lessons and I've encouraged all of them to become better and more educated in the marching arts! Read More

Instruments: Drums

Ensuring that my students succeed in their drumming is one of my most important goals. Thus, I strive to adapt my teaching style to how the student learns. For example, some students thrive off of written content and concrete examples such as sheet music that lays out a clear "road map" of what music is to be played, while other students play by ear, and prefer to hear what needs to be played before attempting it themselves. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion

I know! Random! I played in a punk rock band, and was coaxed into touring Japan instead of pursuing my Psychology Career (post graduation from UCF, Orlando). I love Japan so much that I returned for four years to teach! I managed to teach guitar, drum, latin percussion and bass lessons alongside all of this, since 2000, so it's been an enjoyable journey and I wouldn't trade it for the world! Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

I am a strong believer that students should learn how to read music, they should learn proper technique, and that they should maintain a regular practice schedule. Lessons are geared towards the individual student's abilities and interests. I draw from a wide variety of teaching resources and authors, such as Joel Rothman, Jim Chapin, Rick Latham, Frank Briggs, Carmine Appice, George Stone, Charlie Wilcoxen, David Garibaldi, Rick Dior, Les DeMerle. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Music is, and should be fun! It is also hard work, but when done right, these two go hand in hand. No one should leave a lesson feeling discouraged, personally or musically. This is why I work hard to understand what each individual student's goals are, and quickly assess how he or she may achieve those goals. Additionally, not every student learns the same way, and I strive to ascertain and respond to each individual's needs. Read More