Drum Lessons Oklahoma

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I began giving private lessons in 2003, and have taught in my own studio since 2010. I have taught group percussion to elementary -aged students and worked with a high school band and percussion ensemble. I have also been a music teacher in the OKC public schools, working with PK through 6th grade. I am certified by the Oklahoma Department of Education in instrumental music for PK-12. I am also an instructor/director at the School of Rock and a contributing educational writer. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I started teaching when I was a junior in high school. I was taking college classes, so I had some free time during school hours, and my school's band director would have me assist him in teaching the younger band classes. I did that for two years, and then I graduated and moved to college, where I began teaching privately at Abbey Road Academy in Jenks, Oklahoma during my junior year of college. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

It is a privilege to be able to be a part of the development of a musical goal no matter the age or skill level. I take it upon myself to make sure that each student achieves his or her musical goals. I start all my beginners with getting to learn their instrument, the fundamentals of music like scales and progressions and some fun simple songs or melodies. Higher skill levels will include developing the ear for pitch and rhythm, performing in real time and improvisation. Read More

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

My only reward is seeing one of my students getting better, and developing a passion for music! I will work with each student at their own pace to ensure that they are able to reach realistic goals. I will encourage students to be problem solvers by LISTENING to my instruction, APPLYING what they have heard, and then LEARNING from what they've applied. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and I will do my best to figure out what inspires the student so that i can access my instructions successfully to their needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

My teaching experience started back in High School when I was section leader in the marching band. I officially started teaching when I was 18 at a local music store in Tahlequah, OK. That's when my whole world changed. I went from helping other high school peers to teaching kids between the ages of 8-12. It is truly rewarding bringing the joy of drums into young kids lives. My father taught me drums when I grew up and the one thing he constantly preached was to be versatile. Read More