Drum Lessons Suffolk County, NY

Instruments: Drums

For beginning students, I emphasize a strong understanding of fundamentals. From there we can move on to more complex concepts, techniques, and excersizes. I try to get the students listening to music and eventually, they come to me with what they would like to learn about. The student becomes the boss, will progress and develop at his or her own pace. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I’m a freelance drummer, percussionist, and educator based in New York City. You can hear me playing drums and percussion for a wide range of Broadway shows, including Hamilton, Book of Mormon, Dear Evan Hansen, Wicked, and Avenue Q. In the fall of 2016 I originated the drum book for the Off-Broadway show Ride The Cyclone. I can be heard on RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Trixie Mattel's debut EP "Two Birds" released in May 2017. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Born and raised in The Netherlands with a Spanish upbringing, I came to New York to continue pursuing a career as a musical performer and educator. I am a passionate, patient and enthiusiastic instructor who loves working with students of all ages and to realize the students full potential. Coming to Boston in 2009 to start a Bachelor of Music in Berklee College of Music, I started to perform around the greater area, including renowne stages such as the Berklee Perofrmance Centre and the Beantown Music festival.I then moved to New York City to start a Masters in Music in New York University. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Djembe

First and foremost my goal as an educator is to inspire students to have a love, passion and excitement for music by tailoring my lessons toward each student's unique goals and interests. I aim to prepare students for any situation they may encounter by providing them with a strong basis in the fundamentals of music and drumming, along with improvisational techniques, skills for ensemble playing, sight reading skills, soloing, developing excellent tone, and proper technique to play with ease. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

As students all have different tastes and skill levels, it is important for me to really be perceptive to their specific needs and teach them only what I feel they will be able to digest but at the same time present a new challenge to them that can be fun. It is my priority to make the lessons relaxed and most importantly, enjoyable. Music is difficult, and takes a lot of work, but it can also be so gratifying and liberating at the same time, and that's what I want my students to understand. Read More