Drum Lessons Illinois

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Latin Percussion, Djembe

Nowadays, being all around percussionist and drummer requires presence of ability to adjust to every style of music. My idol, Steve Gadd, said,, Adjustments never stop!Opportunity of being a part of a NIU Jazz Orchestra thought me about Big Band concept in music, where also I performed on some outstanding Jazz Festivals like Chicago Jazz Festival and Peoria Jazz Festival. I gave a few masterclasses in Illinois area, in high schools. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

I am internationally renowned drummer, percussionist, clinician, writer and educator, I initially received acclaim at age 22 as a clinician/instructor for high school marching bands. Since then I have shared my knowledge and expertise with Bunker Hill High School, East Peoria High School, Metamora High School, St. Stephens High School, East Burke High School, Independence High School, Lake Norman High School, Newton Conover Middle School, Newton Conover High School, North Iredell High School, South Iredell High School, Hickory High High School, East Gaston High School, LakeShore Middle School, LakeShore High School, among others. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For every student I always start with the basics. What are the basics? Well, first and most important for getting you started is open chords. That along with pentatonic scales will really help to develope finger dexterity and get the student adjusted to proper hand and finger positioning on the guitar. During that same period we will practice strumming patterns and exercises to fully bring the use of both hands up to a level that allows us to play simple songs. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Right off the bat, we will both have at least one thing in common - we are both students of the drums and share a love for learning music. The feelings of accomplishment is what drives you to keep learning and reliving moments of new skill acquisition is the positive feedback loop one needs to constantly grow and never stagnate in being a student of any instrument and the language of music itself Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

For beginners and intermediate drummers, I teach Hal Leonard's Drum Set Methods as well as rudiment drum pad training exercises designed to build control and confidence when stroking. Once students have learned the fundamentals and are using all four limbs to create drum patterns, I individualize my lessons for the drummer, making sure they are getting what they want out of the lessons while still staying sharp on notation, pad practice, drumming diction, etc. Read More