Drum Lessons in Derby, OH

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar

To me, music is the perfect marriage of discpline and freedom. In order for students to develop the ability to express themselves through music, My approach combines technical skills with creative development. With each student, I design an invidiual cirricullum that allows them to clearly see their progress over time and experience the joy and satisfaction of acomplishment. Whatever a student's goals, I develop lesson plans that will accomplish them, and I encourage students to develop their own capabilities. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion

William Ong is a seasoned drummer, music educator, working musician, and composer who runs the highly respected "Ong Drum Studio". With over three decades of experience in the music industry, William comes from a family with a rich history in drums, as his father Joseph Ong has been a professional musician for 38 years and previously taught jazz percussion at “The Ohio State University” from 1983 to 2006, and his grandfather L.B. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Trumpet Flute Clarinet Drums Bassoon Keyboard

My experience in both music education and special education gives me the insight into adapting lesson material to the individual student, as no two students are alike in their learning styles! I work with the needs and goals of the individual student, and incorporates a wide variety of teaching styles into my lessons. For my younger piano students, I use the Bastien piano series, and I like to use the Alfred Adult Beginner series for my beginning students that are late middle school and older. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I set realistic goals for all of my students to progress their education while at the same time letting them stay inspired. I take a big initiative to find out what kind of music my students listen to as well as what inspires them. By knowing a students musical preference and learning style it helps me be more successful teaching them. We will track their development and we'll acknowledge accomplishments! Read More