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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: Drums
I take each student's personal goal and gear their lessons toward this goal. By giving each student a realistic short term goal that feeds into their ultimate aspiration on the drums, they will get to see the progress they are making and are encouraged to keep practicing and improving. I use a mix of different instructional texts depending on what we are working on, and will sometimesprovide custom made exercises for a student if needed. Read More
Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar
I have been teaching for over 20 years. I have been teaching a guitar class at UCSC for 8 years. I have also taught group classes through the City of Santa Cruz Parks Rec Department and at Cypress High School. I have also given private lessons on guitar, bass, mandolin, drums and piano. I have also been a guest lecturer at two music classes at UCSC (Music Business and Music of the Grateful Dead). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Conga Latin Percussion
I have been teaching music since 2001. I was the music program director at Mission Hills Middle School and the guitar and conga teacher at St. Paul’s Episcopal School in Oakland. I have also been a music instructor with Star Power Music, COVA, Art and Soul Music Studios, Hayward Music Center and ALMA. I teach all levels of guitar and congas, as well as beginning piano, voice and drum set lessons. 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: 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: Drums
Technique: grip, stroke methods, posture, symmetry, breathing, set up. Rudiments: with and without metronome, increasing tempo by 5 bpm, great way to warm up for any lesson. Beats/Rhythms/Styles: rock, pop, jazz, funk, hip hop, reggae, Arab, African + more. Genre/style identifiers and characteristics. Independence: hands and feet exercises for fluidity and freedom of expression. Orchestration and Arrangement: utilizing the variety of percussion instruments available at the studio to demonstrate rhythms and sounds. Read More
Instruments: Drums Ukulele
Im an experienced drummer of 23 years and have competed at a world class level. But I truly love to teach and watch students reach their full potential. I went to school at Pasadena City College and studied music and got two associates degrees from that College. Went on to teach both middle school and high school drumlines and got them competing and achieving State Championship titles. Ive also worked with bands from Church and did many gigs with my former Tahitian dance troupe in Southern California. 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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Cities with Students
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