Drum Lessons in Sanderson, FL

Instruments: Piano Trombone Drums Synthesizer Euphonium Keyboard

For beginning students, I would suggest that a practice log be kept in terms of how long they practice each day along with an outline of which exercises or pieces should be done for that amount of time. I suggest students take breaks, even every 5-10 minutes as it relaxes the fingers and the mind and helps minimize frustration or boredom. With these younger students, a certain amount of practice could merit a prize (i.e. iTunes gift card). Read More

Instruments: Drums Music

This is VERY FUN. In my experience, students who reach this level of rhythmic awareness excel in other areas of music, including music production, audio editing and Sound Design. A benfit to my method is that each student has the option to incorporate recording and production techniques into their personalized curriculum. Having a solid foundation in the art of recording music is a highly marketable skill that will go a long way in todays modern music business. Read More

Instruments: Drums Latin Percussion

My methods and practices depend on the goals and level of the student. For a beginner student, I like to start with a mix of genre-based learning and fundamentals. We will go over the most important and common drum beats that correspond to different genres, the most useful fills, and technical aspects such as posture and technique. Of course, we will use the student's favorite music to reinforce and learn these concepts. Read More