Drum Lessons Waukesha County, WI

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

I try to keep lessons fun even though there's aspects that might be boring. So, I will switch from snare drum to drum set. Learning how to combine rudiments with drum set music such as jazz and rock is very beneficial. When my students are having trouble with a certain area, I do well with taking out that area and making a drill out of it. One of my specialties is that I will play the bass with students for various styles so they can have a hands on experience of the relationship of a rhythm section, phrasing, and timing. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar

Spending time in various praise bands has allowed me to figure out how to best offer improvements on specific techniques. Helping students realize that progress takes practice is the most important part about teaching. Individual motivation is essential to success. Read More

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

I am a percussionist , drummer and beginning piano instruction. I have a music degree as well a master's degree in education. I have been teaching for the past 20 years with both school age student's as well as adults in individual and group settings. Did projects such as Music to My Ears project which won an international award. Did a presentation at the U.S. Music Therapy conference on this project that was done at Kindcare in Milwaukee while working with adults with severe developmental disabilities. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have a patient and laid-back personality, but am adamant that studentspractice consciously and often. Research shows that a repeated task done with an engaged mind is embedded deeper and more securely than a task repeated half-heartedly. Read More

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

Oldenburg Universität,  Oldenburg, Germany 2006, Master Class Percussion,  Afro-Cuban percussion, Bata, Embera percussion (Panamá) Universidad Veracruzana, Xalapa, Mexico, Instructor of Music Feb 2006 – Nov 2008, Instructed master class program and specialization on percussion and drum set for advanced academic level, University house band member University of  Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Accompanist-Instructor Sep 2009 - Present, provide appropriate and accurate accompaniment for instructor and students, provide substitute instruction in the music department as needed Read More