Drum Lessons in Arrington, TN

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

Very few musicians are virtuosos and can pick up an instrument day one! I require metronome skill practice...you are expected to have excellent meter as a Percussionist! For beginners, I'll want to teach basic music reading and rudiments on the snare drum along with Metronome. Did mention you'll need to PRACTICE...with the metronome:-) Experienced and Advanced students will tell me what they want to be taught. We will then develop a plan to challenge your skills. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga

I'm a recent grad from Carson Newman University! My major was Music Education emphasis in Instrumental. I have been a musician since I was ten, performing in bands and learning piano before picking up percussion in middle school. I was part of Hume Fogg Academic School's Concert, Wind Ensemble, and Percussion Ensemble, and I performed in Carson Newman University's Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussin Ensemble, and Jazz Ensemble. Read More

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

I have been teaching private lessons since 2016, and I have experience with all ages ranging from 11 to 45. While at Slippery Rock University, I assisted in the jazz camp held every year for high schoolers around the state. Part of my undergraduate degree was taking a pedagogy class for an entire semester which consisted of a variety of teaching methods. I have studied music from many teachers over the years who use a variety of styles and methods. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Beginning students can learn their favorite songs or styles of music, while getting a basic foundation in rudiments and syncopation. Advanced students can structure the lesson in a way they would find the most beneficial to their playing style and interests. I like to find out what a student's interests are and build off that. I love to go in different directions and I want to teach students what they want to learn! Read More

Instruments: Drums

I studied music in middle school and high school through wind ensemble, jazz band, marching band, show choir, and private lessons. During this time I also attended music camps at McNally Smith and Berklee College of Music. I then moved to Nashville and graduated from Belmont University's School of Music. In Nashville, I have played with many independent artists across multiple genres as well as toured with bands across the country. 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