Drum Lessons in East Long Beach, CA

Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga

I have always loved music. I write and create music everyday. When I graduated high school I earned a band scholarship which allowed me to play in many different genres of music. I played in Big Jazz bands, Small Jazz combos, and pit orchestras. I toured with the Pittsburg State University Jazz Band and played timpani and snare for The Pittsburg State University Syphonic band. All four years. Fast Forward, in 2001 I placed an original piece of music in a film called "Punks". Read More

Instruments: Drums

My name is Coralie, I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with new students and sharing my love for music. I graduated from Musicians Institute in March 2018, I've done the Associate of Arts in Drum Performance and also received the award of Outstanding Student. I always been in bands and played live. With my current band, Tarah Who?, I had the chance to record in studio the new EP,and be abled to tour the West and the East Coast, which was amazing !! Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion Electric Guitar Djembe Acoustic Guitar

My aim is to motivate, inspire, challenge and empower you to become the best version of yourself. I firmly believe that the best way to get the best out of the lessons is to communicate and be open to listening to what each other have to say. More importantly, I feel its the responsibility of the instructor to listen to the student, their goals, needs, dreams and help them get there through whichever method necessary. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone Drums Synthesizer Ukulele Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I approach teaching in layers. Step one leads to step two, we cant skip steps! I find it important that for beginners we follow this structure. More advanced students will be on a case by case basis in regards to where we start. I emphasize imprivisation in every lesson weather it be on drums, piano or trombone. Playing music right off the top of your head, and in the moment is something you can't learn out of a book! Read More

Instruments: Drums

I really feel it's important to contribute in the efforts of raising a smarter generation of children, and also understand adult's needs and passions to pursue the art of music. I find so much joy and excitement in witnessing a student's progression, or that moment when theyve been struggling with a rhythm or assignment, and it finally "clicks", and you witness it come together right in front of you. I love that! Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Recorder

Matt has traveled extensively, both performing and instructing on drums. At various times he has also been a percussionist, a dancer, a singer (including throat singing, beatboxing voiceover), a composer and an actor (TVA, Radio-Canada TV, TQS TV, Vrak TV, Radio- Quebec TV). Matts experience is not just confined to performing; he is equally at home with the creative process. Matts talent, versatility, and unique feel have made him a standout performer in Montreal and Los Angeles music communities, where he is known for his remarkable creativity and his magnetic on-stage presence. Read More

Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Ukulele

For beginners, I firmly believe in establishing strong fundamentals. However, you can't spell fundamentals with out "fun"! So, even while building fundamentals, music lessons should be fun and geared toward what the student wants out of all of this. Whether that's learning a specific song, style, cool musically visual trick, or just jamming, I'm here for it all! Musical journeys are specific to the individual and therefore there is no one path that all students must follow. Read More