Drum Lessons Platte County, MO

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I picked up teaching during my second year of college with some help from my mother- a long-time piano teacher. During that time I taught several different students ranging from age 6 to adult on various instruments including piano, guitar, and drums. I've experienced the different learning styles and barriers that come with teaching kids, teens, and adults. Additionally, I have experience teaching outside of the music realm having worked as an outdoor educator, camp counselor, and substitute teacher as well as various tutoring sessions throughout my school career. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I work on a lesson to lesson basis, building upon the previous lesson, gradually adding new and exciting things into the mix, and finally throwing it all together and seeing what needs to be improved upon. I usually begin with some basic theory and then show various techniques from popular works and how this can be applied to original compositions. I also like to employ ear training exercises and sight reading exercises to help with the intellectual side of music and to help any current students in a “band” or Music scholastic program. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Latin Percussion, Music, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

As an art form, there is a constant struggle between creating music that is technically "perfect" and music that "speaks to the heart". I believe there is a balance between these two objectives and we will work tirelessly to find that place where you can discover your musical artistry. I am a patient instructor and will never demand perfection from my students. I will always encourage you to do your best and reach your highest potential as a musician. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Accordion, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

Success is important for the student and I will I strive to make sure that is a reality for every students goal. It is important to realize that every student will be moving at their own pace and it is my job to either ease back or push the student to what I think will help that goal succeed. Acknowledging students success is a way of obtaining these goals and make the students eager to learn more. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

GUITAR For beginner guitar students who are children, I will start working with them out of the Hal Leonard's Guitar Method books. As early as I can I want them to be able to play simple melodies of songs that they recognize so they can see that they can do this and it will just get more fun along the way! For beginner, adult guitar students, I like to know what kind of music they are interested in learning and gearing everything in that direction. Read More