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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 Drums Synthesizer Latin Percussion Keyboard Djembe
I like finding what your personal goals are and helping you get there. I like to coach by correcting form and style, but working on music and projects that YOU love and letting you experiment and have fun! Practice shouldn't feel like practice. Practice IS performance. The way you play at home is the way you'll play in front of other people. We'll touch up the details in the studio, then you'll be free and fearless in front of any crowd. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Recorder Mallet Percussion
I believe in a student-centered, play based, approach to music education. Because of this, I have developed a line of supplemental materials and games which can be customized to meet the interests and ability levels of my students in a developmentally appropriate mannor. I also have an indepth understanding of all of the most popular band methods (Accent on Achievement, Essential Elements, Standards of Excellence, Sound Innovations etc) and can jump in to help band students to meet the expectations of their school band directors.. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Saxophone Drums Bass Guitar Organ Synthesizer Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Keyboard
Most of my professional experience has been with the Marine Corps Music Program for 15 years. I also grew up with private piano lessons, and continued band and show choir throughout high school. Before my career with the Marine Corps Band, I also performed professionally around northern Ohio as a keyboardist and drummer in Top 40 and Rock bands for 3 years. I have a passion for composition and producing, and also enjoy finding innovative ways to encourage and challenge my music students. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I also compose my own rhythmic exercises for my students. 2) sticking techniques, rudiments, paradiddles, posture, etc. This is of primary importance - without the write posture, sticking, or techniques your world of playing the drums are going to be a lot more challenging - and without it, youll look plain goofy. 3) Improvisation - Improvisation is also extremely important because you can only be a good improviser if you have a strong musical vocabulary. Read More
Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion
Generally speaking if you are a beginner regardless of age, we will be exploring the basis of composition and connecting with music or finding a groove. You will be instructed on the importance of warming up, and how to create a personalized warm up routine, you will gain knowledge of rudiments and other various drumming exercises, sight reading, and most importantly proper technique. Generally if you are more advanced we go into dynamics, performance training, more advanced sight reading and technique discipline, exploration of various genres and styles, ostinatos, advanced interdependence exercises, and a multitude of other tools that will help further your individual growth, solos and creative expression. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I have over 25 years of teaching in group and private lessons in New York and San Diego. I have several decades of playing experience so I have experienced just about any situation. There is nothing more rewarding than to witness the eyes of an aspiring youth light up when inspired. 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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