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Featured Drum Teachers Near Seattle, WA

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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!

Karl F

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

Thomas W

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion

I enjoy helpingmy students discover their own individual learning style,and with this knowledge Iam able toadjustmyteaching method appropriately.In developing a passion for music, it is important tofirst determine the type of musicyouenjoy. Students naturally want to learn and play the music they love, so the genre of music that I teach depends on the student's preference. Read More

Yolandi C

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 feel each of my students are unique. I love watching my students' level of musical understanding progress. I love seeing the dedication and determination begin to heighten as the lessons progress. Within each lesson I point out areas that need to be worked on as well as areas of improvement. Seeing one's progress is the most important element to me for my students. Therefore, I like to record my students quarterly for a few minutes within a lesson to show the mass amounts of improvement they will accomplish. Read More

Aaron R

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

Steven L

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

Most of my students have never played drums before studying with me. With beginners I believe it's most important to learn a good technique for striking the drums as well as introducing the student to fundamental rhythms and musical practices. Many students want to learn to jam immediately and that's great. I suggest learning some basic reading as well as playing by memory and improvising. It is also fun and beneficial for beginners or advanced players to play drums to recorded music. Read More

Cameron H

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion

I believe that the first step towards building proficiency in an instrument is having fun with it. I strive to make the lesson space one that promotes positivity, experimentation and excitement - with these as a foundation we can make the hard parts more enjoyable! I take notes on each lesson and have a plan for the next one in mind. However, I always enjoy following a direction that the student is interested in and can cater lessons to personal goals however ambitious or modest. Read More

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Nicholas B

Instruments: Clarinet Music

If you weren't a musician what do you think you'd be doing instead?
As previously mentioned, I entered college as a clarinet performance and chemistry double major with intentions of a career in public health. I had aspirations to work at the Center for Disease Control or to conduct research at a hospital. As my life progressed over the years, however, I now believe that my disposition and particular skill set would have been well suited for law school. Beyond that I could imagine myself being a prosecutor or taking some form of public office. The thought of serving my home community of Portland, ME in some capacity has always been appealing to me.

If you have a Music Degree, what is it in (Performance, Education, Musicology, Theory, Composition, etc) and why did you choose that degree?
I originally enrolled at Boston University in the Dual-Degree program studying to receive my BM in Clarinet Performance and my BS in Chemistry. I wanted to play my clarinet, but my intentions were to pursue a career in research and public health. Well into the first year of college, in order to keep up with the high demands of my teacher, I was forced to re-think my approach to the clarinet and its position within my life. I arrived at the decision to drop my second degree and devote my time and energy to cultivating a multi-faceted career in music.

How do I know if my child is ready to start lessons?
There are a lot of things to consider when starting a child on an instrument. Among the most important - from my perspective - are that the student's fingers are able to cover the keys and that they are excited about playing the instrument. The physical capacity to cover the keys is essential to playing clarinet. The instrument will not respond properly if the tone holes are not completely covered. Beyond technicalities, the happiest and most successful young students are typically the ones that are enthusiastic about playing their instrument.

Why did you choose your primary instrument?
My first encounter with the clarinet came when I visited family for Christmas in 2004. My cousin had just gotten a new clarinet from school and was going to be starting band after Christmas break. I was jealous (and a little too competitive), and bugged my parents to start playing as well. My first clarinet was a First Act factory model from BJ's Wholesale Club. The manufacturer packaged it incorrectly and sent me two bottom joints! I remember being so annoyed that I could not start playing immediately. I have since moved on to a few instruments, but still have my very first clarinet!

What does a normal practice session look like for you?
My day-to-day life is so sporadic, I find it difficult to have a set routine in my practice. Typically, though, I touch upon each of these categories for any given amount of time: -Warm-Up (long tones, scales/patterns, articulation exercises, etc.) -Repertoire (practice orchestral/chamber/solo rep for future performances) -Sight-Reading (etudes & repertoire to expand my musical vocabulary and style) In an ideal world, I spend about an hour in the first category (warm-up), as much time as possible in the second category (repertoire), and cool-down with the final category (sight-reading). By breaking up my practice, I tend to stay more actively engaged. It is important not to bore yourself!

What advice do you have about practicing effectively?
Think actively and listen objectively. Most of my less productive practice sessions are a result of either distraction or mindlessly running passages. Distractions (phone, hunger, friends, etc.) lead to passive practicing. Those practice sessions tend to result in thinking: "didn't I figure this passage out the other day?" Constant running of parts has a similar effect. Be engaged while you play, and be deliberate with your practice. No practice technique is infallible, but maintaining focus is a good start.

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