David C
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Drums
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Latin, Funk, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova
David C
5.0
(4)
Instruments: Drums
Styles:
Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, R&B, Latin, Funk, Latin Jazz, Swing, Samba, Bossa Nova
Where I Teach:
Ages Taught: 8-80
Business Management AS Phillips Jr. College Drum Lessons Brighton Music 4 yrs.
Studied with well known drum instructor Jay Fenichel
Awarded top pro status on another website 5 years ago. Taught at 2 different music academies
I've been teaching drums for over 10 yrs. This included teaching at a music school and a music academy. I was taught by some great teachers, one of which teaches back east and is well known. He teaches all over the world online. I took his mentorship program and found it to be quite fun but challenging too. I've played in several bands that played shows and venues here in Utah. I created a published book of my own and have used it in lessons with my students. I've done many recitals with my students at the academy I was teaching at, and I found it to be quite rewarding and memorable.
My experience teaching started back in 2006 when I began teaching for a local music school. It was good to get some experience and I enjoyed it. I then started to teach for a website service and got top pro status for this site. Top pro status meant keeping and retaining students, and getting great reviews. I then started teaching for music academy in Sandy and was there over 4 years. I really enjoyed teaching there. I was able to do many recitals and I often received many thank you cards and gifts from parents.
For beginning students, I use a couple of different method books including one of my own. I also focus on what rhythm really is and try to get the student to develop timing skills and reading skills too. I like to teach songs for several reasons, one being it teaches the student to develop certain skills and timing skills that are necessary for the student. I cover rudiments, snare drum reading, fill development, rhythm chart playing, subdivisions of notes. More advanced students I like to teach books that are a little more challenging, also more challenging songs and concepts too.
Seeing my students perform a recital and learn other concepts on drums was a rewarding experience for me. It was the greatest gift of all sort of speak. My style includes but not limited to teaching from method books then moving to songs or a combination of both. I try to tailor my lessons to what the student wants to achieve and learn, such as a particular style. I also like my students to learn how to read and learn song structure and learning the various aspects of reading sheet music. I also teach technique which is important, in drums avoiding injuries, and using good ergonomics and posture.
Brian Giles
At 54 years old i decided I wanted to play the drums!? Well 4 years later I am still going to see Dave every week. Dave is a great teacher, he keeps me motivated and enthused. I like the challenge and hope to someday be as good as Dave someday. Highly Recomended!
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