Drum Lessons Johnston County, NC

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion

I come from a family of teachers; my mother and father were teachers, my sister, and more. I myself began serving as a TA (Teachers Assistant) for 2 separate UCF Professors of Psychology, teaching lecture classes, doing online grading and more. All the while I was teaching private guitar lessons studying at UCF, Orlando. Substitute Teaching in the Public School System circa 2005 succeeded that, and I transitioned into teaching English in the Japanese Public School system next! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

My teaching experience started In my first job back in 2014, when I was a choir director and music teacher in percussion and music initiation In the Orchestral and Choir system for Children and Teenagers Fundamusical Simón Bolivar known as "El sistema" from Venezuela. Since them, I,ve been constantly teaching public and private lessons to children and teenagers of all ages. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga

In 2020, I participated in the Virtual Drum Corps project. In 2021, I marched with the Madison Scouts Drum and Bugle Corps, and was able to perform all over the midwest. Lastly, from 2020 to the present, I have had the opportunity to perform with the Pride of the Mountains marching band. In addition to marching and concert percussion, Since I picked up sticks, I have been performing on drumset, and since I arrived at Western, I have participated in their award winning percussion ensemble. Read More

Instruments: Drums

As a foundation, I start my beginner-level students with basic the basic understanding of rhythm patterns, dynamic control, and basic limb independence. I use Benny Greb's "The Language of Drumming" as it has proven to be a fun and effective learning tool for well over a decade. From there it's really dependent on the student and their learning style/pace. I try to never create a particular "method" that doesn't allow for the student's uniqueness to be taken into consideration. Read More

Instruments: Drums

If my students are not enjoying the drums, then they will have no desire to better themselves at the instrument. For this reason, I strive to learn what type of music my students love and the music they want to play. Once I know the type of music my students enjoy, I can teach them the musical concepts that apply to that style or genre of music. Regardless of skill level, I believe that anyone who is determined in playing the drums can learn how to play their favorite song on the drums! Read More