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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Dallas . 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: Guitar Trombone Drums Orchestral Percussion Djembe
I have a lifelong passion for music, with my passion being in drumming and percussion but having a great deal of experience in trombone and a strong knowledge of guitar as well. I graduated from Wesleyan University in 2008 with Honors in Music. I have just recently traveled to Ghana for a 10-month trip to study traditional drumming, Afrobeat drum set style, and more. I also traveled to Ghana in the summers of 2007 and 2008 on grants through Wesleyan allowing me to study traditional drumming more in depth from master drummers there. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
Since that time, I have released 8 albums and a number of singles as an independent artist and have shared the stage with renowned acts such as Govinda, Jade Cicada, Jackson Whalan, and others; have offered performances at a wide variety of venues and festivals across the planet, including GeoParadise Tribal Gathering, MindBodySpirit Festivals, Frendly Gathering, MycoSymbiotics Mushroom and Arts Festival, Mystery Trance Festival, and many more; and have been featured on major blogs such as Jamsphere and Emerging Indie Bands. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I've been teaching music for more than 12 years now. I can honestly say that I enjoy teaching and sharing my knowledge of music. Not everyone can say that they truly enjoy their job so I feel blessed. I have taught hundreds of students ranging from ages 4 to 80! I have taught individuals, groups or online lessons. During the pandemic I was lucky to I keep working because of zoom lessons. I don't know what I would have done without zoom lessons. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
When it comes to beginner students, I always start with a few basic rudiments to help build coordination and then I start off with basic drum rhythms. From there, I try to get them to a point where they can play through a song and hopefully get them to play through a favorite song of theirs. When it comes to advanced students, I ask them what they are looking to learn specifically, that way I can give them what they want and challenge them musically. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I believe in making teaching fun and tend to try to break larger skills into smaller bite sized pieces that build upon one another. My goal is to allow students to pursue their musical interests while also making sure a solid foundation is being established in terms of the way music actually works (music theory) and what types of motions allow for efficient and safe production of sound (technique). I encourage composition and creative play at all levels of musical development. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar Banjo Ukulele Mandolin Conga Latin Percussion Music Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
This is where I think it is fun to be creative because we are all different. Everybody has a different method of interpretation and I feel like that is my job to figure out what works for you as an individual. For example I will simply ask you questions like what style of music are you listening to and songs you want to learn how to play. It is also my job to know the difficulty level and how to guide you in the right direction to keep things fun! Read More
Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Hand and feet coordination. Drummers totally make it easier than it looks. However, after learning some basic beats and graduating to more complicated rhythms the student can master the hand and feet coordination with ease. I've 6 year olds learn the basics in a month, and adults in under a couple months as well. As with everything the pace depends on the student interest and dedication.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
-->warm up with rudimental exercises (10 - 30 min)
-->work on a beat/fill till you can play it more or less( as long as it takes)
-->now play with the metronome at comfortable pace (5mins)
-->finally increase the tempo by 10bpm at a time and play the beat for about 3 mins each speed.
The goal is to slowly build hand speed, and be able to play the best/fill at various tempos.
Practicing 15-30mins everyday is very helpful compared not practicing for several days and practicing for hours. Repetition is key.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
If the potential student really likes music(starts dancing, or tapping, or jus generally is fan) then it's a good idea to consider lessons. After the first few lessons the parents can tell if the child enjoys it (practicing at home is not always a good indicator). Moreover, they can wait as long as 3-4 months before purchasing a drum unit(either "real" acoustic or digital //more versatile), the student can make do with a pair of sticks and a drum pad(Both costing easily under $50) to practice and learn with during lessons.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
When I was younger I didn't practice much or at all. This because when I was six, the notes were kinda scary and pretty boring. I just wanted to go and play! So that what I did, and struggled for a couple years with youtube videos , playing to songs, and asking instructors to just teach me beats. Finally I was good enough to have some patience with myself to try notes again. Now I could play the beginner notes and even try out intermediate level stuff. That's why I like to teach students (irrespective of level) with songs, to keep things interesting, but also now that I know the road ahead, we can start with the most basic version of the beat in the song and build from there. This way when we do dive into notes later, the student will both understand and be able to play the beats. On a side note all my homework and lesson . summaries have notes to help student go back and remember what we did in class -- so they're always in sight with notes, but notation is not the main focus until the intermediate level.
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