Drum Lessons Plaquemines County, LA

Instruments: Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Acoustic Guitar

Because every student has different levels of experiences, aptitudes, and learning styles, my teaching methods vary based on each student. Generally, I work with the student to come up with a set of goals to work towards achieving. I teach the fundamentals of the instrument through learning songs that are of interest to the student. I generally use notation (sheet music) and will use instrument workbooks if it seems appropriate, while focusing mainly on developing the ear through listening. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Double Bass, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started out college at the University of Alabama as a Music Therapy major with piano as my primary instrument. After a year playing electric bass in a jazz combo, I decided my true passion was in teaching and performing music, so I bought an upright bass and switched to a Jazz Studies major with upright bass being my primary instrument. After a year of studying and practicing upright bass I became the principal bassist in the Huxford Symphony Orchestra and in UA's top Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Standards Combo. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

Do you want to play electric guitar in a rock band? Acoustic guitar and sing in the park? Play drums in a jazz or funk group or in a brazilian music ensemble? The first step to learning is for us together to identify the specific thing you want to do, and then pick songs to learn that will be achievable and also challenging and interesting to learn, and most importantly, that you will enjoy the process of improving. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For those who are just starting on an instrument, I usually focus on basic technique. Bass and guitar are both physical instruments in their own way, and getting acclimated to the feel of it is key to having success on it. For bass, I typically teach out of the Suzuki book series, while as for guitar, I use the Hal Leonard's Essential Elements, however, I am happy to teach whatever method a student or their parents feel strongly about. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Students will learn to play along to their favorite songs at an early stage. By introducing students to concepts within their own music, the fundamentals will always be a part of every lesson, and concepts will grow and evolve alongside the student's skills. Students will learn: What you need to start drumming How to stay drumming safe Drum terminology Setting up your drums Tuning your drums Proper stick grips Hand and foot technique Music theory and how to read drumming notation Fundamental drumming patterns (rudiments) Read More