Drum Lessons in Baldwin Hills, CA

Instruments: Drums

I like too see where the study is playing-wise and design a custom learning plan for the student and his/her goals and help them reach their goals quicker with a planned practice schedule. I also start students off with reading which helps them better understand rhythm and being able to read music is a huge plus in todays music world. It also allows the student to get more done from practice sessions in my experience. Read More

Instruments: Drums

But with fun, always! The skills I am going to teach you will be always music related. It will be applied to a musical context and adapted to your needs and preferences. I will give you all the tools you need so you can be comfortable in any kind of situation, from playing in a band, to record in a studio, to be on stage and more. Over the years Ive been taking private lessons with famous and incredible drummers such as Thomas Lang, Gregg Bissonette, Aaron Spears, Damien Schmitt.. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

I have been playing drums for 10 years and piano for 7. I hold a Bachelor of Science in Finance and am currently earning an A.A in Jazz Studies at Saddleback Community College and plan to pursue an M.M following completion where I hope to teach K-13 . I have performed in various Jazz/Blues & Classical collegiate groups across Southern California. I especially enjoy teaching beginning & intermediate students both children and adult. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Djembe

I am a positive and patient instructor who LOVES teaching others about the exciting world of drums and percussion! I am originally from Michigan but have been living in Southern California for the past 10 years. I moved to California to pursue music and continue teaching. On top of teaching, I am a semi professional musician. I currently work with 3 projects. One of which has released their 3rd studio album and recently went on a tour of Europe. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga

For young students who have never played before they are introduced to a fun and easy book called Hal Leonard's Drum Set Method. After a quick assessment I apply some adjustments to there playing and quickly assign some fun homework. Simply and effective for their style of playing. For adults, I asked them to play for me a few bars and drum patterns. I check their ability to read, improvise and how strong their "pocket "is. (i.e. Read More

Instruments: Drums

    I have now been giving private lessons for around 8 years and enjoy it very much. I love to help people grow and watch them enjoy the gift they have. In my lessons, students learn techniques, concepts, musicianship, rudiments/fundamentals, and much more. I resigned from a job in 2015 to pursue my music career which includes teaching drums. I have a passion that I will always be greatful for, and I'm happy to say that the right doors are opening for me to teach in many different places. Read More