Drum Lessons Polk County, FL

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Keyboard

I prefer low stress, casual, and sometimes jovial - but engaging - lessons. All students are different, and players progress through their musical journey at different paces. So while I want to be a steady guide that motivates them, I also engage and interact with students in ways that fit them best. My teaching style centers around learning the student. I focus on the big picture. What can we do now that will make the most significant impact on the player's trajectory? Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Drums, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I began taking private lessons shortly after I joined the band program in middle school. I continued to take lessons all throughout high school and college. Shortly after graduating high school I was offered the position of drum instructor. During college I taught for several years as the drum instructor at Winter Haven High School. I also taught private lessons to a wide range of students during this time. Shortly after college I became the band director at McKeel Academy of Technology in Lakeland. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I make the lessons as inspiring and motivational as possible. I encourage my students to practice and set goals at each lesson. It it truly an amazing feeling when a student accomplishes a goal and the smile I get when they do. Music is such a blessing and being able to express yourself through it is an incredible gift. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I really covered this in the above information,so continuing in more detail,it really depends on each individual student,their level of ability and age that determine the course of study.It also depends on the instrument.Some instruments like piano,violin or viola,books are more practical because the music is notated.With most fretted instruments,music is written in tableture which was originally used for the lute and brought back i think in the 1970s.Its easier than reading music and is more practical for those instruments. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Djembe

Over the past fifteen years, I have helped conduct workshops and assemblies that cover information about the steelpan and music from around the world, including calypso, soca, jazz, Hawaiin, reggae, and afro-cuban styles. These events have taken place at, but are not limited to the following venues: libraries (for summer reading programs), summer camps, schools and even day care centers. As I've developed, I have taught music privately and publicly through the guise of ensembles including both steel bands and traditional western ensembles. Read More