Drum Lessons Union County, NC

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

For me, music is one of the most important parts of my life, and I do my very best to display that love of music through the world of percussion. Anything from marching percussion, classical, Jazz and even Gospel music, the world of percussion as a whole is what I am all about as both a performer and an educator. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I consider myself to be a Swiss Army Musician. I earned my BS in Music Ed from Western Carolina University and my MM in Percussion from Appalachian State University. I love variety more than anything! I love widening my perspective by dipping my toes into as many different styles and instruments as possible. That said, my two main avenues are rock and metal drum set, and marimba. I love having a foot in both the metal and classical worlds. Read More

Instruments: Trombone, Drums, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music

In 2009 I became a graduate assistant at Central Michigan University. I also taught at an elementary school while I was in graduate school. After college I moved to North Carolina and became a band director on the middle school and high school level. My strongest skill is composition and arranging.  My works have been played on the middle school, high school, collegiate, and professional level.  This skill set includes jazz, popular music, classical, gospel, small ensembles, and large ensembles Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience dates back to 1990, when, while homeschooling my children, I taught drums and guitar as part of their curriculum. Since then I have given lessons on a part time basis. Through my experience, I have become skillful in identifying a student's strengths, weaknesses and learning style. My focus is on challenging students at their current skill level while encouraging them and making the process of learning fun. I work with students to identify their personal goals and work with them to identify practical steps towards reaching those goals. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

There is no better reward than seeing my students develop a passion for music! My goal in lessons is primarily to equip students to know how to practice and have fun at the same time. Because that is the key for success ! The level of achivement in anything is a reflection of how well we were able to focus on it ! Because the only thing that is holding you back is the way you're thinking. Read More