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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in San Diego . 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 Guitar Trumpet Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
During my University days, I tutored many students in academics and found that I deeply enjoyed connecting with each student and that I had a natural talent for doing do. I began teaching Music in 2006 in music studios. I teach in my own studio and in homes where I continue to do so. I am a Concert Band Director having done so for 10 years in a private school which was a great joy for me. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Synthesizer Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
Music is for self expression, but it is also an art. I am not a competitive musician. When we improve, I believe it's because we compete with ourselves, and improve on our own terms. At the same time, if you are competing for a concert chair, recital etc., we'll set solid goals to get you to where you need to be. No matter your skill level, I'll introduce something that you enjoy and in a style you love. Read More
Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Djembe
Roger has 45 years of experience in drumming, from touring worldwide (over 100 countries) to recording on over 100 albums. With 28 years of international touring with numerous renowned artists, from ABBA to Zappa (Dweezil), with events in many out of the way places such as Russia (1980 Summer Olympic Games), Rome (with the invitation of Pope John Paul II), South Africa (Invitation by Nelson Mandela), Poland (working with Lech Valesa of Solidarity) and The White House (3 times, under 3 different Presidents). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Organ Latin Percussion
My music degree has an emphasis on Vocals and Perfomance. I have performed with a few local bands around the greater San Diego area and I am currently the lead singer of "Santana Pa Ti." I have played the drums for twenty years. I learned to play piano, organ and to compose music at Cuyamaca. Self-taught in guitar. I have played in venues such as House of Blues-San Diego, San Diego Zoo and Chicano Park's 47th Anniversary. Read More
Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion
I really began teaching drums by request around 10 years ago as I began performing, and just fell in love with the reward that comes along with it. With my passion for drumming next to my passion for teaching, there just isn't anything else that can provide me with more satisfaction. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I separate my methods of teaching into 6 different areas - all of which can be adapted to any skill level. 1) reading and music literacy. Focus on music literacy not only helps my students read music more seamlessly but it also reinforces technique and comprehensive development. Main music literature focused on is George Lewis Stone "Stick Control," Louis Bellson "Modern Reading Text in 4/4," Ted Reed's "Progressive Steps to Syncopation," and for more advance students the rhythm concepts of Mark Dresser and Ed Harkins. Read More
Instruments: Drums
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Keep it so that there is always something to do and improve on. There is ALWAYS something to do (practice wise) but this might not always be apparent.
My best advice for practicing (that works with me) is to start with floating your ego. Play and mess around with everything you're good at to warm up and get the jitters out of your system so that you can sit down and practice functionally.
After this, work on whatever gives you the most trouble. Whether its something your instructor provided, something you heard and want to learn or even a cool lick. Sit down and painstakingly figure it out. (you will, it just takes proper time and effort)
After that, go over everything you just worked on and anything else with a metronome. Displace beats or cut out whole measures (on the met) in the process to broaden your sense of internal time.
There are many other things one can do to practice effectively, but i find myself utilizing these three methods the most.
Hit the shed!
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
The most important thing is to gauge their maturity. There are two year olds that have the mental capacity to start learning an instrument and get better! But this is not every child. If you feel that your child has a passion for music and they talk about it all the time, then lessons are a must! But to get anything out of these lessons your child must be willing to learn and practice. I would say to start lessons with your child regardless. But if you see that nothing is being gained and that you are essentially wasting money, it is probably best to put it off a couple years.
When will I start to see results?
Music lessons are a perfect example of getting what you give. Instructors can set you or your child up with the keys to success. But we cannot play the instrument for them, we are merely a toolbox for their passion. If a student wants to get better, then it is their responsibility to practice accordingly. If there is a poor instructor, then that is another culprit for not seeing results. But given the right instructor with the drive to get better and practice. The question is not if results will show, it is when.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I fell in love with drums at first sight. I could not get past the joy of being around them and the need to hop behind a kit when its present. Determining your primary instrument is like a perfect storm. There are musicians that i know who are technically way better at another instrument, but have the desire to play their primary instrument less than the instrument they actually love. That is why choosing your primary instrument is like a perfect storm. Go after the instrument that you love, not the one that you had to play, because your love with the instrument create the technical prowess that you desire.
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Cities with Students
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