Justin W  
Instruments: Drums
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Spirituals, Reggae, Swing, New Age, Soul, Avant-garde

I have been teaching lessons for 3 years and this year is my first as a college professor. All of my students are unique in how they learn and I love to use that to their advantage. Learning an instrument is no easy task and requires a lot of effort however is should be a fun process. Why learn and practice everyday on something youre not enjoying? Through my experience of performing and touring I learned a lot that never learned from my personal lessons as a student. I want to pass on the knowledge that I have gained and I strive to spark that passion that so many people have but dont know how to get it started.

For children I start with the very basics of rythym adn technique. If you learn these at a young age these things will stay forever. I encorporate fun easy songs to play along to. As the child progresses more advanced skills will be given. For college age to adults I focus on what the person is interested and how far they want to take it. If they want to get to a level thats capable of touring the curriculum gets much more intense. If the person wants to learn to play for a local band or a church or even at home I focus on how to imporve current skills as well as show new ideas to keep them thinking and expanding on material.