Drum Lessons in East Westwood, OH

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I believe that music a personal experience. When faced with a new student I always ask them what type of music they are into and what are they interested in learning and how that type of music makes them feel. It is a critical part of my teaching method. I believe when a student is learning something they have a personal connection to they are more engaged. For beginner students I have them do exercises and teach them about various scales. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trombone Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

I am a passionate instructor who loves to watch students grow and develop. I am very involved and actively participate in each lesson, working with each student in order to learn together. I encourage students through positive reinforcement and attempt to instill a joy and love for music. By getting to know my students, I tailor lessons to their skill level and give each student control over how we learn and what we learn. Read More

Instruments: Drums Bass Guitar Tuba Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe Acoustic Guitar

For high school students, I use more advanced methods and techniques that ready them for competitive auditions and college careers. I adhere to their high school curriculum while developing very specific lesson plans and practice routines that fit their desired goals. I tend to use solo pieces and repertoire that will increase the students' sight reading proficiency, playing dexterity, and target strengths and weaknesses, while refining a solid technique package. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Music Acoustic Guitar

I have been teaching music for nearly 20 years. I am the after school music teacher for the Norwood School District. My primary goal is to make sure students are having fun and enjoying themselves during lessons. I have a laid-back disposition. During the first lesson Ill ask students what they would like to learn about. Then my goal is to facilitate how to reach that goal. Id like to have lessons be relaxed and students can work at their own pace. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I'm a passionate and motivated instructor who loves working with students who love music and want to become better at their craft. I attended CCM at The University of Cincinnati where I study E-Media with a focus in music production. While in school I took countless classes in performance and study drums even further. Learning to play drums from a church background has helped me tremendously, I've had the opportunity to travel the world playing for some of the worlds best christian and gospel artists. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

My teaching experience goes all the way back to 2003, when I was a percussion section leader in junior high school. I was a section leader throughout high school and on into my undergraduate degree in percussion. This involved both teaching groups of my peers but also giving individual attention to anyone who needed the extra help. From 2008-2012, during my undergraduate degree, I also began officially teaching private lessons through the University of Indianapolis' Community Music Center. Read More