Drum Lessons in Longwood, FL

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I began playing the drums in local rock bands while in Jr. High School and High School in Miami, Fl. (1965-71). My friends father was a professional guitar player and teacher. He got me started with musicians that played gigs all over South Florida. Over the years I continued to develop a vast knowledge of various styles which kept me busy as a working drummer. My roots in rock ,jazz and blues also continued to be exemplified when performing at colleges and opening for national bands. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mandolin

I am a guitarist hailing from Central Florida. I love to just rock out to anything that sounds good from metal to country; if it sounds good I'll play it. I've been playing since the age of 6 and was heavily influenced by KISS, my favorite band. I play many styles of music including Rock, Metal, Blues, Jazz, Country, and Classical. I've played in numerous bands such as The Dream Lake Project, Dead Fall, OD, and with many show case artist such as Jimmy Bridgewater , Larry Black, and The Smokey Jackson Band. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Electric Guitar

I am fairly young and just starting in the world of teaching. Although I have been there as a student since the age of 8 year olds. Always getting inspired by my professor at the academy. I also helped around the academy teaching little kids how to play drums and jamming with them so they can learn how to rock out with a full band and fall in love with playing with people and make good connections. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Music Classical Guitar

I teach my students with a love of love, patience, and admiration for their effort. I understand that all of us learn in different ways and me as an educator need to identify how to approach each student with a unique methodology. I set with my students the goals along with a realistic pace for learning including practice times and listening times. I love to see the results and I'm sure that all my students will feel realized after 4 weeks of class. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching style will be The Bob Ross approach. If the student doesn't feel relaxed, or isn't having fun, then I would have failed as an instructor. I will always remind my students that talent is just passion met with dedication. I will break down the method to the simplest step, then we will repeat that step until that becomes second nature. This will apply to each of the steps, until we go back and add all of the elements together. Read More

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: Piano Voice Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Djembe

I have played with multiple orchestras community and semi-professional and community bands in Central Florida. I have also participated in WGI and DCI ensembles as a mallet or Synth or keyboard player. I studied classical voice for two years with Mark Baker former tenor for the Met Opera house. I studied one year with Jeremy Katalenic in classical percussion and one semester with Barry Smith on the drumset. I was also the Head Music theory tutor at Valencia College. Read More