Drum Lessons Tennessee

Instruments: Drums, Latin Percussion

My musical pursuits started in the 5th grade when I began playing in school band. Throughout Middle and High School I played in All County Jazz and Symphonic band. Upon my graduation I was accepted into Berklee College of Music on a merit-based scholarship and received my Bachelors of Music in Drumset Performance. It was at Berklee that I also began my teacher career and discovered the rewarded endeavor of sharing my passion for music with others. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trumpet, Drums, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

As rudimentary as it sounds scales and arpeggios make up a lot of the initial lessons as these form the proficiency and styling of any performance. It is from scales and arpeggios that you learn classical to jazz to pop. Having the speed and agility on the instrument is not just for finger muscle development or voice development but also for accuracy and definition in the performance. It may sound mundane but any area that a person performs music would get back to the root cause of playing scales and arpeggios Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I believe private lessons are a great way for some students just to get "a little more time playing their instrument", but under some great guidance! I also believe for other students who are serious about what they are trying to do, it can make the difference between parents paying college tuition or my student receiving that money through a scholarship. There are also students who just need some reinforcement for what is already being taught them at school. Read More

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

I have a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction/Music from Tennessee State University. No matter the teaching situation, for the student and teacher, preparation and opportunity to learn are key. All aspects of Instrumental and Commercial Percussion are addressed. From the most fundamental to advanced concepts. I have performed at the Tennessee State Day of Percussion, The National Conference on Percussion Pedagogy, Mompox and Sinu Jazz Festivals, and The Percussive Arts Society International Convention. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My name is Tom and I'm a young professional drummer living in Nashville. I'm originally from Iowa, went to the Berklee College of Music in Boston, and have lived in Nashville for a little over two years. I have been playing drums all my life, starting on pots and pans and eventually graduating to bigger and better things. I was brought up on a heavy dose of classic rock and The Beatles, and later got into jazz, concert percussion, and a myriad of other styles and genres. Read More