Chris B  
Instruments: Drums
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Spirituals, Swing, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk

My teaching experience goes back 12 years ago when I began teaching private lessons from my own private home studio.  During my high school days, I also served as a student teacher for local summer band camps as a percussion and drum set instructor.  One of the most important things I strive for is to have my students keep a consistent practice schedule and have fun playing the drums so that they can maintain interest in learning more music styles and be prepared for various musical occasions.  To my students, I would encourage them to achieve their own goals and to perform in many shows as possible, as well as get into composing and work on trying to express themselves in their own way.  I'm willing to work with students of all ages and to help them reach whatever goals they have!

With my beginning students, I would start them off with a method book that would teach them the basic fundamentals of playing the drum set.  I have many books, and I recommend certain books based on what the student wants to learn. Once they master the fundamentals, I would introduce them to solos and charts for performance practice.  For adults, I would base my lessons on their interests, keep my students engaged in their lessons, and have fun in the process.