Drum Lessons Washington County, PA

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga

Music education is important to me and I love to give back to others that are looking to learn. My students have come from all ages and backgrounds, if you are just starting day one or if your looking to learn something new I have the confidence in my continual growing experience as a professional to work and help anyone. It is important for me that my students enjoy what they are doing and I feel I capture the excitement of learning music in a way that doesn't feel like work and most importantly help accomplish your goals each week. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

Learning a musical instrument is very challenging and for most of us it doesn't come naturally. It's unfortunate when students become frustrated too quickly in the process and decide to quit out of frustration. In my style of teaching, it's very important that students feel some level of success no matter where they are in their own musical journey. Often I will perform lesson materials in unison along with students to help them if they are feeling anxious or uncomfortable. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Violin, Cello, Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Double Bass, Tuba

There are two selves, self one is free and limitless. Self two contains the ego and long with it self doubt. Musical mastery is about learning to listen to self one; the truth self. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

I have played in basements, bars, art galleries, and concert halls. I have given workshops on improvisation. I have given guest-lectures on the physics of sound, music-theory, and contemporary aesthetic issues. In addition to the drum set, I play various hand drums, percussion instruments, found objects, and self-made instruments. I am a musical omnivore, always seeking out sounds that are new and unfamiliar to me. For me, music has been a path to self-discovery, which I love to share with others through performing and teaching. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I try to cater my methods to the individual students goals and personality, however ultimately utilizing the same materials. Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone is a great tool for drummers. It offers simple, effective patterns for developing technique, skill, and vocabulary. It can be used intensively or casually as we borrow concepts and patterns to work with. Rudiments are the foundation of quality drumming and they can be developed using this book as well. Read More