Drum Lessons Polk County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Drums

I first began teaching at a music enrichment program for elementary school children.I enjoyed this experience because it taught me how to work with younger children. And I have found that by teaching younger students, they are very eager tolearn.During my last two years of college I began private teaching at a local high school. I currently teach privatley in students homes as well asin my home studio. Read More

Instruments: Drums

At about 9 years of age, I began playing drums and studying with a local educator. Originally hailing from Upstate New York, it seems an act of fate that I was connected with the greatest drum teacher and motivational speaker available in the world! As a student of Dom Famularo (domfamularo.com), I have been blessed with the lessons of drumming that are sure to allow a player to express oneself to the utmost, by utilizing a combination of pristine technique as well as genuine emotional expression. Read More

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

With new students taking their 1st lesson, I, with the student, set a realistic long term goal for the year. We then make short term goals to as the steps to take to meet this long term goal. After that I am able to plan my lessons with each student more accurately so that the time per lesson is fully utilized. If their goal is to be a confident pop singer, I will start fundamental singing exercises in regards to a pop style singer. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Acoustic Guitar

I’ve been teaching lessons on and off for many years through my career. It’s a great way to earn supplementary income while in between tours. Teaching not only offers a perspective outside of the normal working profile, it acts as a way to reinforce systems and concepts for the instructor which, in turn, creates an ideal learning environment for the student. I teach real life practical approaches to playing and learning. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

For younger students I start off really easy because I want the student to not be intimidated by the learning curve of instrument mastery. I strive to make the student feel like they are succeeding every step of the way. Before each class I have my full lesson prepared and can use a standard musical instruction book if the parent would like or if I feel that it is necessary. Read More