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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: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion
I have been teaching privately for the past 8 years. I began teaching private lessons shortly after enrolling at LSU teaching through the university's performing arts academy. After graduating, I began teaching group percussion lessons with the non-profit organization Kids' Orchestra and also teaching general music at Victory Christian Academy. During my time with Kids' Orchestra I was able to encourage a passion for music in young students from the inner-city who would not have been able to afford music lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Trumpet Drums Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard
I feel all students have the ability to actualize their creativity through the of study of a musical instrument. My students are given small musical challenges each lesson which will enhance their sense of accomplishment. Lessons are assigned to the student's current level. The lesson material will be internalized after repeated repetitions. To understand and perform a simple lessons leads to a profound knowledge of an aspect of music. I encourage my students to fully experience the joy of a lifetime of making music. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music
With my teaching style, I prefer to work on what the student has an interest in if they are old enough to know. There is no better feeling than to work with a student who is enjoying the study of the current material. I also enjoy teaching beginning composition and bringing out the music from within. When the child is at a young age, I incorporate curriculum that targets ear-training and listening, reading, rhythmic awareness and time-keeping, and theory. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
For just about any instrument, a key approach of mine is to teach students how to play the songs they love - and then the musical building blocks that make up said songs. Then, I teach the rudiments, patterns, and music theory behind those building blocks, and teach the students to be able to figure this all out on their own in the future through ear-training. I tend to like the Essential Elements series for band instruments, the Alfred books for piano and guitar, the Real Book for a wide variety of jazz repertoire. Read More
Instruments: Trumpet Trombone Clarinet Drums Mallet Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe
I make my own lesson materials using musical notation software and cater the lesson to the needs of the student. Every student is different and requires special attention. For example, a beginner percussionist would start off learning how to read and notate rhythms all the way up to 16th notes to start. I would then move into how to hold drum sticks and how to hit a drum. I would build upon these concepts to facilitate lessons to come and tailor the lesson to the individual. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion
My personal approach to teaching drums and percussion is to offer the student a good foundation in the basics from which to study. Drums are a very easy instrument to get started on and take consistent amounts of practice to really succeed at being good. Nothing is more rewarding for me that to see a student work through a trouble spot and become proficient in the style he or she is trying to develop. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
I have been teaching for four years in many capacities, from teaching full bands, to working one on one with students of all ages. I have taught many older students who have a strong foundation in music, as well as young students with no music expierience at all. I have competed in competitions and been a featured soloist, and my love for music challenges me to be the best teacher I can be. 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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