Drum Lessons Summit County, OH

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Harmonica, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I'm a performer/instructor residing in Willowick, OH. I grew up around Cleveland, where I founded the band Synasis with my brother. We played several local shows, as well as opening for national touring artists. I attended The Recording Workshop to study audio engineering in both the analog and digital realm. I studied music theory and liberal arts at Lakeland Community College and multiple instruments at the nearby Fine Arts Association. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trombone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

In middle school, I began performing and teaching music during the summers at Vacation Bible School for children ages 3-10. Throughout high school, as a member of a variety of bands, I performed at a wide array of venues around New England. During this time, I ventured into song writing and musical arrangement. I also spent some time giving private trombone, bass, and guitar lessons in high school. Along with teaching music, I have much experience working with students ages 2-18 as a summer camp sports director, youth director at a teen center, and a soccer coach and trainer. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

I build/tailor the lessons based on the progress of the student. Novice, sticking, independent drumming, odd time, and other styles invented rudiments and polyrhythms. I build/tailor the lessons based on the progress of the student. Professional, I build/tailor the lessons based on the knowledge or territory not taken. Varies student by student. Each lesson I email my students with what we are working on. I don't issue books cause they get lost. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

For high school students, I use more advanced methods and techniques that ready them for competitive auditions and college careers. I adhere to their high school curriculum while developing very specific lesson plans and practice routines that fit their desired goals. I tend to use solo pieces and repertoire that will increase the students' sight reading proficiency, playing dexterity, and target strengths and weaknesses, while refining a solid technique package. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience has dated back to 2002 when I began instructing professionally. Since then I have had the opportunity to help students reach their goals. I am a person who believes that if you are passionate about your craft you will see progress. I believe that music should be fun as well as work. It is something that I have seen time and time again as student progress from the beginner stages to more advanced stages. Read More