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Featured Drum Teachers Near Denver, CO

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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Denver . 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!

Nathan B

Instruments: Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele

As we add more advanced patterns to your repertoirewe will also discuss when to use them and how to use them. For bass guitar students I prefer to only take moderate to advanced students. I specialize in bass line composition using only a chord chart. I can teach advanced slap/pop techniques and when they should be used. A good understanding of the instrument is required. I will teach you how to apply scales and modes to your bass lines. Read More

James H

Instruments: Drums

My method involves playing to each persons skill level. For absolute beginners I think it is crucial to address the students interests and influences, and start crafting an approach to learning the basic rudiments and skills that apply to those drummers / bands. As a student becomes more and more skilled I will start switching over to having two drum sets at the space so that a student can see how a beat is played in real time, and also work on setting into the pocket more easily by playing what I am playing. Read More

Ret N

Instruments: Piano Voice Cello Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard

I am sure to acknowledge accomplishments, not only by finding and setting milestones with each student to discover during lessons, but by (as effectively as I can) creating opportunities for students to perform a recital and demonstrate what they have learned for friends and family. I also make a point of ensuring students know that their lessons with me are a safe and inclusive space. I work to get to know the student to understand how they learn but also what circumstances might be troubling them and affecting their ability to learn happily and effectively. Read More

Jordan T

Instruments: Piano Trombone Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Euphonium Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard

I have taught instrumental music in public schools for 5 years which has included teaching grades 5-12 in subjects such as beginning band, beginning orchestra, intermediate band, intermediate orchestra, marching band, percussion ensembles, and small group/individual instruction. I have been teaching private lessons in drums, piano, and concert band instruments for 10 years. I have been a performing member of rock bands, concert bands, orchestras, jazz bands, marching bands, choirs, and percussion ensembles, so I have a very diverse knowledge base which gives me the ability to adapt my instruction as a teacher to meet the needs of any student's goals and aspirations. Read More

William J

Instruments: Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

For beginners I ask what are their favorite songs and go from there. If they do not know then I usually play a popular song. I hope to get the beginner attuned with playing along and the importance of timing. With my guidance the student builds their own beginner book through our lessons. I give all students activities to work on during the week that I expect for them to show me at the next lesson. Read More

Robert W

Instruments: Voice Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Euphonium French Horn Tuba Oboe Bassoon

I attended school at Valley Head High School in Valley Head, Alabama and attended college at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. I have performed all over the country, and my musical arrangements, compositions, and marching drill design have been performed all over the world. Music has been my life for almost 20 years, and I wouldn't trade any of my experiences in performance for anything in this world! I have since taught at Cedar Bluff High School and Valley Head High School, working with band and choir students. Read More

Teresa W

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Euphonium French Horn Tuba Piccolo Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Oboe Bassoon English Horn

In High School, my music practice skills carried over to my academic studies and I was able to graduate with Honors, a 4.00, and earn 14 scholarships to attend college to become a musicteacher. Since then, I have had the privilege ofteaching1000's of students, and mentoring several college students. One of my favorite examples is a student I startedteachingin 4th Grade who later added lessons for 3 other instruments and accomplished his dream of making it into the Chicago Symphony Youth Orchestra. Read More

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KR A

Instruments: Drums Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Consistency is key! Practicing a little bit every day is better for your growth as a musician than practicing a lot one or two days a week. Always warm up with something you're familiar and comfortable with before pushing into new territory. And of course, practice with a metronome! It doesn't have to be clicking the entire time you practice, but every practice session should feature at least some metronome work. Playing to a click is a surefire way to improve your sense of time, and as a percussionist you'll want to have the best time feel you possibly can!

When will I start to see results?
Results will entirely depend on the amount of work you put in. While it is true that certain students will inherently have an easier or harder time than others depending on the material being taught, the ones who work the hardest and practice the most will be the ones who see results the quickest and make the most consistent progress. As a general rule, students who put in at least a few hours of practice a week can go from complete beginner to being able to play a few basic beats within a month or two.

What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
The hardest part about playing the drums is being able to synthesize all you have learned to create music on the fly. That is, instead of pre-planning the beats and fills you're going to play, you instead make up beats and fills that suit the music as you go. This requires a lot of practice so that you're comfortable enough with the coordination required to start, stop, and switch between beats, all while remaining at the same tempo. You'll often be required to do so at different tempos and in different styles as well!

Do you use specific teaching methods or books? (Ex: Alfred, Bastion, Suzuki, Hal Leonard) Why did you choose them if you did?
The materials I use depend on the genre the student is interested in. For rock, funk, and pop drummers, I tend to go with A Fresh Approach to the Drumset by Mark Wessels. The build-up of ideas throughout the book feels intuitive, and the backing tracks give students a way to practice the material in context. For jazz students, I use John Riley's books The Art of Bop Drumming and Beyond Bop Drumming. As far as I'm concerned, these two books are the gold standard for jazz drumset education, giving students a structured guide through several different aspects of jazz drumming, plus backing tracks and recommended listening. For those interested in Latin percussion, Ed Uribe's books on Brazilian and Afro-Cuban percussion are invaluable assets that go in depth about both individual percussion instruments and how those sounds are combined to make drumset grooves.

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