Drum Lessons in Avondale, AZ

Instruments: Piano Guitar Cello Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Mandolin Double Bass Music Keyboard Djembe

Throughout the 8 12 years that I have been teaching I have been learning a lot about many different methods and teaching styles. I always had thought that what I was being taught could have been taught in a more natural and more efficient way. I have borrowed many of my ideas from some of the greatest teachers in history and believe the most in the bel canto method created but David Jacobsen who is an alumni of the Curtis Institute of Music, the greatest school of music in the world. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe

I bean teaching after studying drums for four years with Kay Carlson. After years of teaching professionally I developed my own curriculum, based on Kay's lessons what I learned of the Mueller technique from Richard Wilson. My students have gone on to win performance awards, first chair positions other recording phenomenon. Reading drum music is of course my method of communicating with my students. This allows me to hand write individual exercises closer to the student's needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I have had the privilage to teach many great students who have developed into fantastic percussionists. Nothing is more rewarding to me than to have been an influence inthat development. My approach to teaching includes more than just instruction on how to do things right, I also focus a lot of instruction on how to practice. It doesn't matter who you are, in order to learn an insrument is takes practice, and improper practice can only get disouraging. Read More

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

I am a versatile, dedicated and multi-talented teaching professional, committed to providing a solid education and instilling music appreciation in my student’s. Integrating diverse differentiated lessons, providing a well-rounded learning experience for my student’s. I am able to tailor lessons to meet students’ needs and peak their interest and imagination. I am compassionate and inspiring, and maintain a motivated and well-disciplined classroom where each student feels special, cared for and successful. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Harmonica Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Conga Latin Percussion

I write all my own lesson materials focusing on what the student needs to know to play, understand, and enjoy music to achieve their goals. I have used several method books in the past but find them all limited or focused on styles or technique that is not what the student wants or needs to learn. I can teach from any established method if that is preferred, but instead enjoy challenging the student to understand what music is and how music is played on their chosen instrument, not just to read. Read More

Instruments: Drums Synthesizer

I am a student at Phoenix College for Music Composition and I have been playing the drum-set for my entire life. My siblings taught me the fundamentals of listening or "building your ear" to create music as we grew up together in Athens, OH - I am now writing and performing my own work at local venues which have been a great privilege for me. I am now the music director for the largest comedy show in Phoenix! - Cam Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

I like to pass on my love and passion for drumming and teaching to all my students and getting my students to envision and achieve their full potential.  I Focus On: Fun! Making Learning Fun & Exciting Developing a Love for Excellence, Practice & Performance Proper Grips & Form Self Motivation Winning Attitude Development Proper Practice Techniques that save my students thousands of hours of practice. Becoming a Musician who also plays drums I like to pass on my love and passion for drumming and teaching to all my students and getting my students to envision and achieve their full potential.  I Focus On: Fun! Read More