Drum Lessons Sumner County, TN

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Recorder, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion

I started teaching private lessons at 16 in a studio in Rhode Island. By the time I started college I was already teaching in 3 separate studios. Once I started attending college for music I found several ways to apply classical and modern styles of playing to help motivate students to continue to learn. I feel the best motivation for students to want to continue to learn, is by example. Read More

Instruments: Drums

After 20+ years as a professional recording and touring drummer, I am excited to share my knowledge and experiences with young musicians and with those hoping to make a living in the music industry. I've had a passion for music and drumming since I began taking lessons at the age of 11.I enjoy teaching and mentoring the next generation of drummers who share in my love of the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I started playing music more than 40 years ago. I taught the choir at my church for years, leading them in festivals and church performances. I have trained singers who wanted to perform in competitions,. I have taught children who wanted to play for fun as a music option and adults who wanted to improve their proficiency in piano. Teaching guitar has been mainly to band members who wanted more from both the guitar as well as the bass guitar. Read More

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

I'm a blessed man who has a talent I don't deserve, and I adore sharing with others. My recent acceptance as an Artist Endorser for Soultone Cymbals, is an honor indeed! I love Drum Workshop drums and hardware. I'm fortunate enough to share my skills with a band called Well-Known Strangers, and volunteer on the Great Lakes Church music team,. My studio is located in my residence. We will focus our time on your wishes since it's your skills we are developing. Read More

Instruments: Clarinet, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music

Every student I teach privately gets their own individualized lesson plans. Whether you are an audio, visual, or kinesthetic learner, I will adapt to your needs the best that I can. For beginning students, in percussion I usually start with Standard of Excellence and in drum-set I write my own beginning parts focused on the fundamentals. As the students skill level progresses I get them on books such as The Drummers Bible, Stick Control, Developing Dexterity, and solo works. Read More