Drum Lessons in Brentwood, TN

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

We will use our first lesson together to see where your skill level is and if you read music. We will talk about your goals and how you intend to apply your developed skills. GOALS will be set and reviewed. PRACTICE PRACTICE PRACTICE!! If you don't intend to practice a minimum of one hour a day to hone your skills, please don't waste our time and your hard earned money! Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Many self taught drummers learn bad habits which become very difficult to break as they get older. We will break these habits if needed. For the beginner, we will spend the first two or three lessons working on proper grip and motion. Once that is mastered, we will use the Maroni book and use the first page of Stick Control. I would like to supplement that with a John Wooton play along book which takes the boredom out of Stick Control. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Electric Guitar

I have been teaching private lessons on drums, guitar, and bass for a total of 8 years. I started teaching drum lessons when I use to visit back home for the summer during my college years. When I graduated, I started working at a School of Rock in Westchester County, NY. Teaching drums, bass, guitar, and beginner piano. In addition, I also coached and ensemble directed three of the performance groups at the school of rock as well. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Djembe

My experience with teaching began in high school, about twenty years ago. Way before I had any degrees in music. I was very involved in the instrumental music program at my school and took private lessons to reinforce and enhance my knowledge and practice of the craft. A friend of mine was interested in drum set so I taught him the same way my teacher taught me. I shared whatever information I could so he could practice correctly and play with other musicians. Read More

Instruments: Voice Drums

My teaching style has a lot to do on the student's needs and wants for they own playing. Giving a student a concept and watching it unfold in front of you is what gives me the fuel to keep fueling the student. Independency during lessons helps the student learn what works for them instead of me pushing it at them. During their own practice, I won't be there to address every mistake. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

Soon after, I started playing in cover bands and expanding my repertoire. In high school I won two downbeat awards for best pop/rock drummer (2004) and outstanding performance for jazz drumming (2005). In high school I played in various touring groups, and started Berklee in 2009. Since Berklee, I have worked on Celebrity Cruise lines as a drummer for jazz and rock bands, as well as playing for the theatrical performances and musical reviews. Read More