Rich K  
Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&B, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Showtunes, Swing, New Age, Bossa Nova, Soul, Marching Band, Punk, Avant-garde

I have been teaching music and instructing percussion for about ten years now, I started as I entered into a college music degree program and have been fortunate to work with so many students from all over the country. Currently I teach lessons in a private school, in Pennsylvania, I maintain a private studio independently, instruct scholastic percussion ensembles, present music education clinics in schools and work through two internationally recognized touring non-profit organizations that teach high level music performance. 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.    

I have a library of material that I use to teach instrument fundamentals, solo repertoire, rudimental vocabulary and most important music theory and language. Goals vary from student to student, I am here to help exceed those goals as well as having everyone walk away feeling accomplished and comfortable with their weekly efforts. The big picture is to make sure that the students I teach perform their music well but over time and in good practice become confident and comfort with the language of music. I work to make sure each lesson is catered to the interest of the students or goals from the parents and everyone walks away feeling well engaged and accomplished. Finally, for parents and individuals, each one of my lessons are logged and forwarded through email so that you can stay engaged, follow along and see what it is we are accomplishing each and every week.