Drum Lessons in NYC New York

Instruments: Drums

Based on each individual student, Areas covered include: Technique, Rudiments, Ear Training, Improvisation, Performance Training, Reading/Writing Music       Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

I love teaching drums. As an educator, my greatest joy is sharing in the success of my students, whether it be grasping a new concept, or mastering a particularly difficult technique. I believe in positive reinforcement, and acknowledging success. It is important for me to develop a trusting, encouraging relationship with my students, and I am often inspired to improve my skills and teaching techniques to better serve their needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele

I am a passionate multi instrumentalist who has played in many musical groups throughout my 29 years. I grew up in a musical house hold where all styles of music were played. I play the Guitar, banjo, piano, bass, and drums. I have a degree in music and a real passion for teaching musicians of all levels. The Guitar style that i mostly teach is a Jazz/Folk chords and melodies. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Synthesizer Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Djembe Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

All I want is to know that my students are enjoying music more deeply, and that they gain the self-sufficiency to learn between lessons. I make sure to point out milestones that a student has achieved to encourage that innate human drive for improvement, and always keep looking for what is exciting and inspiring for the student at a given time. I make sure each student I work with knows what elements to include in their practice, how to learn a piece of music from scratch, and how to break things down into manageable, learnable chunks. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums

On piano, for beginner students, I often start them on some of the primer level method books, either from the Faber and Faber "Piano Adventures" series or the Alfred beginning piano series and then transition to having the students learn music they want to learn and are excited about playing. I often will make custom transcriptions/arrangements of songs my students like that are especially designed for their skill level. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

As soon as I was able to, which was about 15 years old at summer camp, I naturally wanted to spread the goodness of learning and playing music, and took to not only performing, but teaching anyone who asked me to. It was fun for me to do so, and I enjoyed being able to help people incorporate this into their lives. Plus, it gave me more people to play music with! Read More

Instruments: Drums

My method is flexible and it shapes around the skills and the characteristics of my students. Drum playing is a wide field. I like to understand what my student likes to play and listen to, and I apply these intrests to each student's individual curriculum. General skills i like to emphasize are technique, independence, coordination, styles, grooves, and music reading. Read More