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Here are just a few of the many teachers offering Drum lessons in Seattle . 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 Voice Violin Cello Viola Trumpet Trombone Saxophone Flute Clarinet Drums Bass Guitar Harmonica Ukulele Recorder Electric Violin Fiddle Double Bass Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I believe anyone has the ability to learn music. I feel it is my duty to help my students discover their own musical path. It is my passion to show you, you have the ability to overcome any obstacles you may face in music. On May 1st I graduated from Weber State University with my Bachelors in K-12 Music Education. I got the chance to be instructed by great minds like Viktor Uzur (known worldwide for the Richter/Uzur Duo) and work along side talented students like Fan Ya Lin (pianist with a professorship at Julliard). Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I have been teaching bass guitar for more than 20 years. When i began teaching bass it was a favor for a friend and I found out that I liked it! I began to give lessons to friends and family which transitioned into friends children, boy and girls clubs, and churches. As I grew as a bass player I became a full-time teacher helping people learn how to play bass guitar as the instrument requires. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
For my beginning drum students, I use Mark Wessels "A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum and Drum Set", Rod Morganstein's "drum set musician", and Mitchell Peters' "Developing Dexterity". For students that have a good grasp of the basics, I work through material that caters to their specific interests (jazz, rock, latin, West-African, orchestral/school band, or marching percussion). I also write original etudes for my students based on their needs and include a midi accompaniment to motivate students to work on their assigned material. Read More
Instruments: Drums
In addition to being a member of several active local projects, I have performed with the Seattle Symphony; UW faculty members Bill Frisell, Cuong Vu, Luke Bergman, Ted Poor, and Marc Seales; several Cornish faculty members including Jim Knapp, Jovino Santos Neto, and Wayne Horvitz; and celebrated NYC-based players Wynton Marsalis, Tim Berne, Ralph Alessi, and Andrew D'Angelo. Aside from that, I am a co-founder of Table Chairs, a new Seattle-based record label, as well as a co-founder of the Racer Sessions, a weekly forum and performance outlet for new and improvised music. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion
Part of the fun of being a drummer is getting to learn a wide array of music and fit into many situations - I like to cover the gamut. Well work on rock, pop, funk, jazz, RB, blues, classical/concert percussion, marching band and much more! Through the exploration of different styles well learn the foundational techniques, rudiments, styles and feels that are integral to every education in drums. I work out of an array of drum books, usually starting with the Alfred Beginning Snare Drum and Drum Set books, and online exercises and Im always on the look for new ways to approach the drums. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
I've loved teaching since I first tried it in high school, when I mentored my own friends in the art of drumming. It's the perfect gig; I get to nerd out every day about the musical things that I'm passionate about with my students! Since graduating from the University of Miami with a Bachelor of Music degree in Studio Music and Jazz / Drum Set Performance, I've also kept busy performing at SXSW, Capitol Hill Block Party, Bumbershoot, Treefort, BAMF! and numerous Florida-based festivals. Read More
Instruments: Drums Conga
How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
A child is typically ready to start lessons if they show interest in an instrument that is deeper than a simple fascination. When a child exhibits attention towards rhythm, dance, or the experience of music when a certain instrument is involved they will naturally be curious as to how it works, and they will want to see how they can make it work. While physical engagement with music is important, the child must also be excited to learn new things and share what they have learned to complete the process of learning an instrument in a educational setting.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I chose to play drum set because I enjoyed the control over the band I had, and I enjoyed being a leader. When I was in middle school band playing Saxophone I remember getting goosebumps when the percussion started playing. When I was 14 I received my first drum set, as a birthday present, from my aunt and uncle and it changed my life. I learned my first two rock beats the next day and enjoyed the freedom of playing many of the roles I heard in the percussion pit all by myself. It was very clear to me when I began lessons that it felt more natural than Saxophone, and I wanted to learn as much as I could and I did not want to ever stop.
Did you have a teacher that inspired you to go into music? How did they inspire you?
My second drum instructor Emre Kartari inspired me to take up Jazz because he had a very free approach to how he played music. Everything he played was very meaningful, punctual, and musical. Learning to play drums has many different avenues as it is an instrument used in many ways, and learning everything can be overwhelming. When I watched Emre play Jazz, or pop, or something I randomly showed him on the fly, I realized he was able to fit his specific style into whatever context the music asked for, which inspired me to learn Jazz in a way I could apply everything I know to anything, and make music regardless.
What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Practicing effectively can be done anywhere and on anything. Practicing on one's instrument should be done as much as possible but in a busy life one might not be able to find time every day to play, which is why I teach how to practice on, and off the drum set. I have found this to be most beneficial in internalizing specific motions that allow for the best understanding of the instrument. Once this is understood by the student, I will reinforce it so it becomes a good habit that will create a less stressful routine for the student, as they can theoretically, always practice.
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