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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Houston . 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!
Instruments: Piano Violin Viola Drums
Born in Los Angeles, Andy started playing piano at age five and by age thirteen, he was studying the viola as well. He played in his schools string orchestra, the Conejo Youth Symphony, and was awarded the opportunity to perform at the Music Teacher's Association convention in Sacramento. In high school, Andy started playing drums as a hobby but soon found it to be yet another instrument he was passionate about. Read More
Instruments: Voice Drums
I grew up around music, so it is a huge part of my life. I have been playing the drums, piano, and organ for over 20 years, and singing even longer and teaching/coaching/instructing for 10 years. I have performed in (literally) thousands of events, including concerts, church and memorial services, weddings, funerals, parties, theme park openings, and national/international conferences across many states and countries, to include NY City/State, WA, TX, NE, GA, FL, NC, VA, MD, NJ, PA, IA, DE, CT, and also in Germany, Japan, England, and Qatar, with over 3,000 students/mentees. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Conga Latin Percussion
Venezuelan Musicians graduated in the University Institute of Musical Studies, in Caracas. I have done for more than 25 years studying music becoming this in my own lifestyle. In Music Teaching, I designed a learning system that has been for over 20 years, where my students ( children, youth and adults ) will learn as you go making music, faster and solid bases in understanding and implementation of the instrument. Currently I am dedicated to Christian Music and Worship, and Musical education in several instrument. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Tuba Oboe
My teaching style comes from a combination from my middle school ,high school and college instructors. Also , from some of my private lesson teachers and professional Music Teacher colleagues. I love a music teacher and I enjoy Teach a great gifted skill. My goal is for all of my students to be the best that they can be at whatever they are planning to perform for. I'm ready and they will be ready. Read More
Instruments: Drums
We all know most children and even some adults hate eating vegetables, even though it is beneficial for their well-being. The things I teach are like that. I first start off with hand posture: simply learning to hold the sticks correctly eludes even some adults. no matter how far a student has advanced, I always watch their hands. a good hand posture will help the students' sound, as well as help prevent injury. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I've had great teaching experiences since I've been teaching. I teach students the basics and then work on their own music. This keeps the student interested, keeping them wanting to practice. I believe practice is the key to success. I also teach music reading which helps the student to learn how to see music on the page. I have three steps to success. 1) drum rudiments, we focus on the rudiments which gives the student a better understanding on how to play the drums. 2) I focus on reading which give the student more confidence when playing 3) I focus on ear training which helps the student to play music that is heard while giving the student a better understanding on how to play with a group Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music
For beginners, which is mainly what I've taught so far, I try and see what their goals are and teach them accordingly. Both students I've taught have had entirely different goals, one just trying to learn drumset and the other wanting to learn a song for his talent show. The first, I taught using my own books that I have learned from, and the second I taught by just going through the song slowly, taking it apart, and learning it section by section. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
I have been lucky to have several inspiring teachers. Firstly, growing up around my older brother (who is a choir teacher in Tennessee) singing songs and trying to copy all of the singers on every album I had note for note was an invaluable musical experience. From there I learned from my church choir and handbell directors. Upon entering middle school I learned a new set of skills in percussion from my band directors and private lesson instructors. Somewhere between there and high school I purchased my first drumset and found a great instructor in Joel Fulgham. From there my high school band, jazz band and orchestra directors instilled in me the power of being a flexible musician. Then in college I had the opportunity to study percussion with Dr. Sarah Burke (and others) and participate in many classical ensembles, jazz bands and choral groups and refine as many skills as possible. I can't just pick one teacher as they all helped me along the way.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
1) Start with the most difficult passages without a metronome focusing on the motions and the flow of the pattern.
2) Practice slow (40-60bpm) with a metronome then increase by small increments (2-5 bpm). Playing something fast isn't even necessary for 90% of practice. This is crucial!
3) Repeat.
4) Work to read music without looking at your hands!
5) In general, focus on slow repetitions of your building blocks. I believe Bruce Lee said something like "it is better to repeat one motion 10,000 times than 10,000 motions one time".
*make sure you prepare your practice environment by minimizing as many distractions as possible*
When will I start to see results?
Audible improvement in playing can take anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months depending on the amount of quality practice time. I am a huge proponent of working on what a students biggest weakness is 1st so that I can hopefully instill in them a fearlessness and an optimistic and realistic outlook on what it takes to achieve results early on. While answering this question is hardly an exact science, an old adage tends to apply well to seeking improvement from lessons: one step at a time, one day at a time. With consistent practice, results can indeed be exponential!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Any age 4+ is a good age to start lessons as long as you are prepared to purchase the proper materials and equipment for small people. This is the largest hurdle in my opinion. Often, there aren't many options for undersized keyboards or drum sets but as long as the student is engaged, interested and exposed to the sounds of music they will have a good chance of enjoying the lessons. Before signing up, it is a good idea to make note of the expenses, equipment, physical space, noise level and time commitment required for the chosen endeavor.
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