Drum Lessons in Castalian Springs, TN

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: Guitar Drums

For new learners I always start with an introduction to the instrument i.e. its makeup, terminologies, history etc . . . and printed material to help the student acheive an understanding of the fundamentals of the instrument. For Intermediate/Adult learners, I will get to know whath he/she is looking to learn or what area they want to grow in and plan the lessons accordingly. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I started teaching in high school when friends would ask me questions about drumming techniques. From this I began taking on elementary age kids and grew to about 10 students a week in New York before leaving for Berklee. I have taught and performed for many Berklee Summer Programs including Basslines, Vocal Workshop, Stage Performance Workshop and Five Week. After graduating Berklee I took on 35 students a week from Jan-June 2013, before working as a musician on Celebrity Cruise Lines. Read More

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I firmly believe that in order to be proficient in anything it's important to make it your own and simply have fun. I would not be doing my job properly if my student did not have fun or find creativity within the learning process, coming up with silly phrases or thinking about a certain concept in a way that is creative and abstract is my preferred method. I like to ask my students to use there imagination in a way that essentially not only helps them learn but restructures the way they view learning and practicing in general. 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: 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