Drum Lessons California

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

Evan Michael H. brings over 30 years of drumming experience to teaching you or your child the percussion fundamentals, from simple rolls and rhythms to more advanced techniques. Evan’s students learn how to drum along with their favorite songs in just the first few lessons. You’ll also learn how to drum with a band and participate in creating music. As a member of the Total Drummer drum teaching program, I have access to enormous libraries of teaching material, including the main syllabus, famous song charts, drumless play-along tracks, and everything else my students may need. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Organ, Accordion, Recorder, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

As Ive said, each student has different needs. I endeavor to help each person reach their musical goals. Music is a joy and a practice. Focusing on the musical spark that resides in students sums up my style of teaching. Positive reinforcement and stair-step goal attainment is at the heart of tailoring my instruction to assist students reach their wants and needs. I believe in offering an understanding of why I assign something, so I teach music theory along with instrumental and vocal lessons. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

When I begin with any student, I like to ask what they love, what they wish, and what they'd like to do during their lessons. Depending on the answer, I may start the student with tape on the fretboard, under the strings, outlining the chords for a guitar player. Or I may start with a book outlining the fundamentals of music and focus on sight reading. I like to have the lesson be a mix of what the students want, and what I believe to be useful information. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

As a percussionist, I am proficient in a vast amount of instruments from all over the world, and have experience performing in a wide variety of musical styles. I am very comfortable in classical, jazz, pop and hip-hop styles as well as traditional musics from all over the globe including Brazilian, West African, Indian, Persian, Arabic and more. I have performed all over California, from concerts to percussion ensemble competitions, as well as various performances on the east coast and in Tennessee at the Neif-Norf Summer Festival. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Mallet Percussion

I am a passionate and motivated instructor who specializes in working with young beginning musicians. My experience as a former elementary school general music teacher and band director has provided me with the insight to support students to succeed in those environments. Music has afforded me the opportunity to travel the world as a performer and, it is my goal to support my students so they may also have the same experiences. Read More