Drum Lessons Green County, WI

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

I have taught drums for over twenty years. Though I had to take a 2 year hiatus from 2014-2016, I have maintained a performance and practice routine for myself and kept in touch with those students I had at the time who continue to call me today and ask questions. Now that I am back to teach some of them are even coming back. I have taught out of stores as well as my home studio. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe

Oldenburg Universität,  Oldenburg, Germany 2006, Master Class Percussion,  Afro-Cuban percussion, Bata, Embera percussion (Panamá) Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Mexico, Instructor of Music Feb 2006 – Nov 2008, Instructed master class program and specialization on percussion and drum set for advanced academic level, University house band member University of  Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Accompanist-Instructor Sep 2009 - Present, provide appropriate and accurate accompaniment for instructor and students, provide substitute instruction in the music department as needed Read More

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

I graduated from Milwaukee Area Technical College and earned an associates Degree in Jazz Music. I went on to U.W. Milwaukee and studied classical music and was part of the U.W. Milwaukee Percussion Ensemble for 4 years. After graduating from U.W. Milwaukee I became a full time musician and traveled as a full time musician working throughout the United States and internationally. I worked in a wide range of venues night clubs, lounges, casino's, U.S.O's bases, musicals I have worked as various schools nursing homes, boy scout groups Native American Reservations etc. Read More

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

Beginner students with me, no matter what age, start by studying out of the Stick Control book which has many sticking combinations for developing strong hands. It's designed for snare drum but I convert those combinations to the drum set to make unique rhythms that exercise all four limbs. I also stress rudiments for everyone, which I apply to the drum set as well to make it fun. The other aspect of drumming I work on is independence of both hands and both feet. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am a long-time musician and educator; I have been doing both professionally since I was sixteen-years-old. My first student was my band director's son. My first gig was with a polka band. I now have a masters degree in ethnomusicology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a masters degree in music performance from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee along with a certificate of advanced study in chamber music. Additionally,I have been a professional musician for forty years, versed in many styles, and have a good reputation among musicians within the State of Wisconsin and the greater Midwest. Read More