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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Chicago . Whether you are looking for beginner guitar lessons for your kids, or are an adult wanting to improve your skills, the instructors in our network are ready to help you now!
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe
Beginner students with me, no matter what age, start by studying out of the Stick Control book which has many sticking combinations for developing strong hands. It's designed for snare drum but I convert those combinations to the drum set to make unique rhythms that exercise all four limbs. I also stress rudiments for everyone, which I apply to the drum set as well to make it fun. The other aspect of drumming I work on is independence of both hands and both feet. Read More
Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion
I began teaching privately during the spring of 2018. I taught private orchestral percussion and drum set lessons at my home studio as well as high schools in the area. Since then, I accepted a position as a summer music instructor at Lakes Community High School in Lake Villa, IL. I taught 5th - 8th graders who were interested in getting more involved in their own music programs. I am eager to find more opportunities to spread music within various communities. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
I am a passionate musician and performer, and that passion is met with an equal passion for passing on the knowledge and inspiration I have had the opportunity to gain to others. I am a recent graduate of the University of Kentucky with degrees in Music Performance and Arts Administration and am now working on a Master of Music with a focus on jazz and world music at Northern Illinois University.I have had many invaluable opportunities so far in my life, but a few that stand out include opportunities to study and perform overseas (West African Drumming in Ghana, Steel Pan in Trinidad) and opportunities to perform and work with artists such as Jeff Coffin, Bob Mintzer, Wycliffle Gordon, Brad Dutz, Chris Wabich, Liam Teague, and many others. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Recorder Double Bass Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
i teach a early childhood program and classes music and movement for babies,toddlers, 3y to 5y ages, 5y to 8y ages, mixed ages, and 9y. to pre-teens and teens called Musikgarten. I am licensed and bonded music instructor. I teach general music to ages 3y to 103y. To all styles, levels, experiences. I teach reading, sight reading, tabs, ear training, music theory, writing, arranging, musical theater, opera, rock opera, all styles of music, performance, stage confidence and showmanship, memorization, composition, competition, teach in a multitude of musical styles to cater to the individual music student. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Recorder Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
i was taught piano at the age of 5 years old by my father. i finished many piano method books my father instructed me on. at the age of 8 i learned to play the bass. i was in love with it more than the piano and became my main instrument. finished many bass method books as well. by the time i was 14 i was playing guitar, saxophone, drums and singing in choir. as i got older i began performing in concerts. i have performed in over 3,000 concerts since then and continue to. music is a way of life for me. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Djembe
I and other educators are there to make students available so they can find their own choices. So, from this standpoint there cannot be any certain theory or tutorial of guiding students through this learning process because every single student needs different and unique approach by us, (professors), to enable him/her to find his own way through music research, we, as educators are there to help and show them certain shortcuts to reach to the professional level that they want to gain. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
I have been teaching drums off and on while maintaining other work for almost 20 years. While other teachers may always say "Practice makes Perfect" I say something different. "Practice makes permanent". For me, this means that yes, if you practice something every day you will get better at it - but what if you practice it wrong! That is why I have an open call/door policy. I would much rather a student call me and say "I don't think I am doing this right" and let me re-explain something instead of them just to continue practicing it wrong - once you practice something 7 times it is usually in their for good. Read More
Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Set a realistic and achievable goal for every practice session and work towards that goal the best you can. You'll find that setting smaller goals and achieving them will give you better results than trying to reach an enormous goal in one practice session.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
It is important that your child shows interest in wanting to learning how to play an instrument. If the interest is not there, the dedication and progress will not be there.
When will I start to see results?
All students are different, learning styles are different, and learning speed is different. It is up to the instructor to tailor the lessons to best develop their student. Usually, results can be seen after a lesson or two and individual practice time. Lessons are important but practice time is even more important. Lessons are not practice.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I was initially inspired by my father to start learning how to play the drums at a young age. I was a member of the school band all the way to high school and that was when my high school band director inspired me to make music my career. He was a great jazz saxophonist and introduced me to jazz and other amazing music played by the most talented musicians alive. Thanks to my high school band director, I went to college for a jazz degree and am now pursuing music as a career.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose drums because I always had an interest in wanting to learn how to play them. My father had a band and i would always watch and listen to the drummer when they rehearsed. He ended up teaching me the basics and I took off from there trying to teach myself how to play more and more. Playing drums is definitely my number one passion.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I am most proud of performing in a professional setting with top musicians such as Jason Marsalis, Vanessa Rubin, and Andy Martin as well as playing a St.Louis tour with my jazz ensemble and playing a high class wedding on the 95th floor of the John Hancock Building downtown Chicago. Im still working towards bigger and better things.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I taught at a music shop near my college and I had many beginning students. One of my beginner students put in a lot of practice time at home and was progressing really quickly. He became so good within such a short period of time that he was selected to be the drummer of the new children's rock band at the shop. Another student I had was much older than me and wanted to go back to college for a music degree. I taught him how to read music, play jazz drum set and how to play mallet percussion. Within two months, he auditioned at a local college and was accepted into the music program.
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest thing to master on the drums is limb independence. It's hard to get all of your limbs to play something different all at once. It takes a lot of patience and dedication to get past that initial hump.
Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
I do use some method books for teaching my beginning students and anyone who wants to start reading music. Method books are not a 'must have' in order to learn to play drums but it definitely helps for furthering your abilities.
What does a normal practice session look like for you?
When I practice, I like to warm up my hands with a 10-15 minute jam while throwing in some rudiments and licks I've been working on. After that, I have a goal in mind like learning a new lick I heard on an album or playing through a new jazz standard that I need to learn. Its good to set goals for yourself when practicing. Having gigs helps with practicing as well so have have upcoming material to work on.
If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I have a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies/Performance. I chose this degree path because jazz is a very complex form of music that really speaks to me. Being able to master the jazz genre is no easy task and it is something that even the top professionals work towards every day.
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