Drum Lessons in Kathleen, FL

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

I live and love music. I love teaching, I think teaching is the most rewarding profession there is. I started my music education in Las Vegas Nevada with a private teacher. I attended UNLV school of music for two years. I moved to Miami Florida where I obtained a full scholarship from MDCC. After finishing college I started teaching drums and percussion to students of a wide range of ages, from five years old to adults. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I want to set realistic goals and contribute the growing students over all passion for their instrument! The importance of the student progressing at his or her own pace makes each accomplishment motivational, in turn making the student eager to learn. By learning from the student, their inspirations, their goals, I can successfully shape my instruction to better benefit the student! Read More

Instruments: Drums Acoustic Guitar

This is a two way street. I will always listen to my student as I would expect in return. An open mind is essential in learning new motor skills as well exporting a new creative platform. I work with my students to understand the concept of teaching your mind/body new motor skills and muscle memory. This is much more than just learning an instrument, it is learning an entire system of patterns and lists. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

Greetings: I'm Michael. I've been a music educator at various levels of study. Infants /toddlers through professional adults. I'm the author and publisher of MrMikesMusicMats, Boom Boom the Bass Drum, Quadragrip and the Tommy Thomas Percussion Library. I've performed as a working professional in every kind of genre. I've been a staff musician at Walt Disney World / EPCOT, Principle Percussionist - Brevard Symphony Orchestra and recorded and collaborated with the greatest musicians in the world. Read More

Instruments: Piano Trumpet Drums Keyboard

All program students are assigned a daily routine to complete, song to perform, and focus exercise. For single lessons, I perform an inventory of skills, supplementary lesson, and assessment for an improvement plan. I select technique and training material in conjunction with any programs in which the student is currently participating (i.e. school band programs, other instruction, etc.). For more advanced students, consideration is given for playing goals, projects, performances, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

Due to my experience working with multiple grade/age levels, I have learned to carefully fine tune my teaching strategy for each individual student that I work with. At the beginner level I typically work from method books to ensure a solid development of performance fundamentals. I also like to spend a good bit of time establishing successful warm-up and practice routines. With intermediate level students I continue with more challenging method books as well as standard musical excerpts and etudes. Read More