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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in San Francisco . 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 Organ Synthesizer
Teaching has been a constant for me since college (around 2005). I helped tutor both aural theory and written theory, and also helped with beginner piano classes. Later on, I taught at the East Bay Jazz Workshop and offered private lessons part time both at my home studio and at Young World pre-school. I've taught students of all ages and skill levels for many years and also can provide some experience at arranging, theory, and improvisation. Read More
Instruments: Piano Voice Drums Music Keyboard
I have been teaching prviate music lessons in since 2008. Currently I am only teaching remotely. I currently teach piano, percussion, voice, theory, conducting, and eartraining. Several of these will overlap during a student's curriculum over the years. I also strongly encourage students to listen to music frequently and see live performances when they are able. I incorporate music history and music theory into many lessons as well. When I am not teaching private music lessons, I work as the advanced music theory instructor and general music faculty at Cabrillo College. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Organ
I'm a lover of music and want those who pursue music to be as well! I am passionately motivated as a musician, minister of music, and singer. I have performed throughout this nation as a guest musician and in my own backyard as a vocalist and musician. Even though my college was not specifically a school of music but of biblical academics, I as highly involved in anything that music was apart of eventually graduating and becoming the schools minister of worship. Read More
Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion Keyboard
For beginning learners I will focus on drum stick hand placement, grip, and control. This will fundamentally give the student more comfort in rhythm later on in the lessons. A proper hand grip and finding a comfortable position is key to starting the foundation of being a great drummer. We will also focus on the nomenclature of the drum kit. We don't just want to hit the drum kit, but we want to learn what it is we are hitting. Read More
Instruments: Drums
I have taught a number of students over the years. Some are beginners, while some are more advanced players. I currently teach in a studio carved out of my garage, using a top level electronic drum set to help keep the volume down. I began accepting students as far back as 1984, and have a regular student at the present time. I have worked with him on basic technique, the rudiments, working with and without a metronome. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
My experience is mostly with beginning students, so I take an easy-going approach. We will begin with fundamentals, either working out of one of my books, one of the student's, or with a different modality depending on the student's learning style. I will facilitate a fun, exciting environment in which the student can choose their path. Possible goals could be: learning your favorite song, memorizing scales, learning to read music, learning to solo, and anything else that pops into the student's head! Read More
Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
There are numerous projects I’ve been involved in that fill me with pride. For instance, the awards I’ve received from the Beyond Music organization. However, what truly excites me the most about the impact of music on my life is the numerous friends I’ve made through music.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
At that time, I was listening to rock music, which primarily consisted of vocals, guitar, bass, and drums. Several of my friends played the guitar, but the drums resonated with me the most.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
What initially inspired me to make music was listening to music and the desire to be able to play that music myself. My teacher further fueled my enthusiasm by providing me with the necessary tools and encouraging me to continuously explore and embrace new musical genres, even those that might initially seem unfamiliar.
When will I start to see results?
Typically, in the initial stages, there will be very rapid results. However, after a certain period, which varies from student to student, there might be a slight plateau in the learning curve. Nevertheless, improvement continues. Ultimately, the time spent practicing the instrument is one of the sole factors that contribute to achieving results.
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
Every child is unique, of course. Depending on their age, one option is to try a group class, not necessarily for a specific instrument, but rather for a general introduction to music that showcases various instruments.
If individual lessons are preferred, meet with the teacher to gauge compatibility and comfort for you and your child. A good and reputable teacher will never pressure you into a contract without an initial “getting-to-know-each-other” phase. They will also welcome parents to attend lessons.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Here are a few pointers regarding efficient and effective practicing:
**Make it enjoyable:** Practice things you are interested in and which bring you fulfillment. However, don’t be afraid to challenge yourself.
**Be consistent:** Instead of dedicating an hour once a week, try practicing for 15 minutes four times a week.
**Focus on quality over quantity:** 20 minutes of dedicated and focused practice are far better than 60 minutes of sporadic or distracted practice (“noodling” around).
**Take breaks:** taking five-minute breaks during a session or a day off in between sessions helps your body and mind integrate new material more effectively.
**Be patient:** Some things will show in your playing immediately, while others may take weeks or months to find their way into your playing.
In my lessons, I delve deeper into all of these points and explore many more aspects of fun and creative practicing.
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