Drum Lessons Southwest

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

As far back as I can remember I've always had a fascination with musical instruments and a deep desire to make music. I have attended a few private music schools in Los Angeles, CA in 1994 and in 1996 which allowed me to hone in my skills. I participate actively in praise and worship teams to the day since 1992. My involvement in the various church communities allowed me to reach out to many who wanted to become part of a music ministry and thus began my journey as a music instructor. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard

The philosophy of me and my music is as simple as it is complex. I say, “In the scope of the inception of my music, my vision is based in love and passion.” I ask the question, ”Why do what you do, without loving what you do? I believe that I am… part of a generation that has placed passion apart from the music. “But I believe that without passion and God – there is no music.” Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, English Horn, Keyboard

I am dedicated, persistent, and reliable. I am willing to learn and keep learning for the advancement of myself and my students. A well-rounded appreciation for music as well as critical listening and ear-training skills will be taught.  I also maintain a pretty fast paced lesson, enabling the student to have plenty of practice material, technique studies, and goals to meet. I will record the student's progress electronically so that the student may better understand and learn from their lessons. I will inspire my student’s, positively influencing and encouraging them along our journey of musical discovery. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I'm a drummer of 22 years!, I have featured on numerous records as a session drummer, played hundreds of shows across the country (mostly rock/metal but occasionally jazz/funk/country) I have been classically trained from age 6-present (yes, teachers need teachers too! (:) Specializing in Jazz, Rock, and Funk. I love drumming. It's been my passion since I can remember. My whole goal and reasoning for teaching is to help people develop their skills, but also see them gain a passion in the drums. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

He started me off on the drum kit, then we added percussion when I got to middle school and marching snare drum from middle to high school. At a young age, I was exposed to practicing different percussion instruments all the time. I've been able to apply percussion knowledge to drum set, marching snare drum etc. It's important that a student is able to play more than a single percussion instrument or if they are a drum set player, to not be limited to a single genre. Read More