Drum Lessons in Del Mar, CA

Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe

I have been coaching percussionists for the past several years as the music director for Groove, High Energy Percussion. These are driven, creative college students who put together thematic, physical and technically challenging performances. Think Stomp or Blue Man Group. I have also taught music and writing to children in Brightmoor, through a program called Seven Mile Music. Children aged 6-12 learned basic guitar, hand percussion, theatre, writing, and used electronic tools like synthesizer, vocoder, and drum machines (my favorite)! Read More

Instruments: Drums

Being a competent improviser will reinforce ones musical vocabulary and performance practice 4) Ear training/Dictation - ear training helps contextualize where we stand in the musical world. listening to others and being able to decipher what they are doing helps us be that much better at what we do as performers. Learning how to dictate, or notate, listen or perform what we hear is one of the best ways we can become familiar with not only writing notes but also reading them and performing them. 5) Focused drum kit performance - this is our chance to put what we learn into practice and really develop our language around the drum kit. 6) Independence. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Organ Latin Percussion

I believe music is a universal language that every person can learn. Music has always been my passion, and being able to teach and pass along the knowledge of such an emotional force, that brings people together, is a blessing in itself. The beauty of music is that no matter who or how old you are, music always has something new to teach you. I graduated from Cuyamaca College with two AA's, where I performed in the choir. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

My focus with each student is to tune into them in a way that I can then assess their physical, mental and emotional abilities. I ask each student what they want to learn with their instrument. If they do not know, we then start with the basics to establish a solid foundation in music with their instrument. Along the way, I ask the student what kind of music they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trombone Drums Organ Synthesizer Euphonium Tuba Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding that seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

I really began teaching drums by request around 10 years ago as I began performing, and just fell in love with the reward that comes along with it. With my passion for drumming next to my passion for teaching, there just isn't anything else that can provide me with more satisfaction. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I'm a patient and motivated instructor that strives to grow the knowledge and musicianship to musicians of all ages to assure their highest achievement in the performing arts. I graduated from Pfeiffer University with a Bachelor of Arts in K-12 Music Education with applied Percussion studies in 2005. During my time there our Wind and Jazz Ensembles received national attention performing at copious venues across the country. Read More