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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
Though my formal music education ended after high school, I've been a life-long learner and strive to excite students with musical experiences they can't get in a traditional classroom. I've played in bands since I was in middle school and love to get students excited about performing either with a band or as a soloist. I teach out of a wonderful, private space near 23rd and E Union in the Central District of Seattle. Read More
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
My teaching experience varies for each of the instruments I instruct. I began teaching private lessons for guitar in 2004. My voice instruction began in 2009, and the rest of the listed instruments I began to teach in 2012. I believe consistent daily practice is essential for improvement in my students, and encourage my students to log their practice time. In the words of my professor Todd Woodbury, "You do not become a master from what you do within these lessons. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Trumpet Drums Bass Guitar Keyboard Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar
In addition to the recording and performing experience listed above, I've been a full-time private lessons instructor since 2010. I've taught at countless local schools, but found that the freedom of teaching completely independently (or, at most, through a referral program like Musika) can't be beat. The more of my *own* students I have, the more I can focus on each one, and the more time I have to plan out their progress. Read More
Instruments: Piano Drums Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion Music
I am a 42 year old Male instructor, who has lived in Seattle since 2006. Moving from the Southwest, I am currently a professional music instructor and performer.. Enjoying the outdoors immensely, I often find myself riding my bicycle, jogging and hiking in the Great Northwest. I have a large interest in soccer as well, spending time enjoying watching and playing it around the city. Music is largely my main passion, I play it and enjoy attending live music Covid permitting. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Djembe
I have been teaching percussion lessons since 1994. Along with my full teaching studio, I also perform regularly and coach the Tacoma Youth Symphonies and Bellevue Youth Symphony Orchestras. I have also taught within the Auburn (WA) and Tucson (AZ) public schools as a percussion and music specialist, at The University of Rio Grande (OH) as an affiliate faculty member, at Ohio University and The University of Arizona as a Graduate Teaching Assistant, at Interlochen Arts Camp (MI) as the All-State percussion instructor, and at New England Music Camp (ME) as a faculty member. Read More
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 Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Double Bass Keyboard Acoustic Guitar
I enjoy teaching and watching musicians grow in their abilities. I like to give a solid base for a beginning musician to build upon while keeping lessons fun and interesting. Patience is the key, because I remember when I started playing and the more I practiced the better I became. I like to take our time and practice every exercise slowing until we become confident and then we will add some speed. Read More
Instruments: Trombone
What do you think is the hardest thing to master on your instrument?
Besides the actual strength and flexibility of the embouchure, as well as general playing endurance, the hardest thing by far to master is your nerves. I've known so many students, as well as fellow musicians who, no matter how hard they train, are torn apart by their own nerves. Regular performances in different environments, in front of an audience, be it family, friends or strangers, will greatly alleviate this. I liken it to an emptying of the adrenal gland. The more often you empty it, the less adrenaline will be available to make your nerves go haywire in the next performance.
Have any of your students won awards or been selected for special honors? How have they succeeded?
I've had very many students over the years. I've had students get 1's in solos or ensembles. I've had students reach region and area in contests. I've had students get first chair or become principle trombone in their orchestra. I've had students pass their auditions to get into music school. I've had students excel in improvisation in their jazz ensembles. What makes me most proud is the fact that I've had so many students stay in music. Participating in music creates a unity and happiness of belonging. Creating that happiness in someone is very fulfilling.
What musical accomplishments are you most proud of?
I've performed at a sold out Hollywood Bowl. I've performed sold out shows with many artists I've been fans of since I was a child. I've performed in front of artists I've been a fan of since I was a child, with them standing right in front of me, watching me while I've performed. I've excelled in areas and performed in places other people I've performed with have been too afraid to. I've never let fear or nerves stop me. Most of all, I'm proud to be friends with, performed with, and be on an equal and first name basis with many stars I've admired growing up.
Why did you choose your primary instrument?
I started on cornet when I was 8 years old, in my closet, no lessons. It was given to me. When I was 11 years old a friend of my older sister's graduated from high school. He came over to my house and gave me his trombone. Why me? Maybe he liked my sister and wanted to impress her. To me, it was a light from heaven. It was beat up, in fact he used to beat on the bell with a drumstick when he was in the stands at football games. My father and I took it to the music store and got all of the dents taken out of it for $50. When I opened up the case and saw it, I knew what I wanted to do for the rest of my life. That trombone was recorded for The New York Times website a few years back. The recording won an Emmy.
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