Drum Lessons Harford County, MD

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

While attending The Berklee College of Music, Mark studied with, Jazz Great Gary Burton. Gary took Mark under his wing, and became an important figure in Mark's life. Through this relationship Mark developed relationships with such names, as McCoy Tyner, Michael Brecker, Peter Eirskin, John Schofield, Carla Bley, Makoto Ozone, Steve Swallow.and others. Mark Returned to the Washington D.C. area after an injury to his hands. He spent many years rebuilding his chops, and working as a studio engineer, and producer. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe

With a lifelong passion for rhythm and a dedication to musical excellence, I have been captivating audiences and perfecting my drumming skills since the tender age of five. My musical journey began with the snare drum, and I quickly developed a proficiency that allowed me to perform in front of audiences as early as fifth grade. Throughout middle and high school, I honed my abilities on a variety of percussion instruments, including the snare, bass, and quads, as a valued member of my school's band programs. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am 57 years old with a passion for drumming for God. I currently listen to christian radio learning all the latest songs I like to play on the drums. I like people and have spent the last 30+ years working for income to try to help them what ever their problems. I feel like now I desire to teach students how to play the drums. I've always wanted to do this but just never got around to it before. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

On the first lesson, I like to help students create realistic, long-term goals for themselves. Then the student and I develop a plan to help them achieve them. Learning tools include method books, recordings of the lesson, and playing along with me. I also make solo pieces available, and encourage the student to participate in local recitals. My lessons generally follow the county public school's music curriculum and include rhythmic and melodic dictation, ear training, sightreading, theory and song form. Read More

Instruments: Drums

For more developed students, I utilize various books that I have worked through as well as learning music, different styles, rudiments, but also adapting to help improve the weaknesses in the playing or improve in the respective areas they'd like to work on. I also utilize a mindfulness approach to one's own playing in order to deepen awareness for the individuals playing itself and listening to the other instruments in a musical context. Read More