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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 Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
Ihave been active in the Seattle music scene for the past five years as a drummer, percussionist, composer, songwriter, bandleader, and instructor.I have performed regularly with world-funk orchestra A Cedar Suede, rock quartet SpiceRack andelectro-prog group Spyn Reset. In addition, I have pioneeredmy own musical projects throughout the years. Ihave performed with greats such as singer-songwriter Keith Secola, psychedelic-jazz entrepreneur Wayne Horvitz, and New-Orleans based guitarist Cliff Hines.My musiccan also be heard on many recordings including, the 2013 video release of Mary Lambert's "She Keeps Me Warm". Read More
Instruments: Drums
For beginning players, I like to start with the books "A Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum" and "A Fresh Approach to the Drum Set," both by Mark Wessels. These books do a great job of laying down the fundamentals that all drummers should learn at the outset of their education. Beyond that, what I teach depends largely on any specific path(s) the student may wish to pursue, though of course it is totally fine if the student doesn't immediately know what they would like to study beyond the basics. 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
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: 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 Djembe
I love teaching percussion and I am interested in music of many cultures. I specialize in drum set, African drumming, keyboard percussion, and orchestral percussion. I also play steel drums and guitar. I have performed with numerous professional orchestras including the Tacoma, Federal Way, Tucson, Phoenix, and Juneau symphonies and was the principal percussionist and timpanist for the Sierra Vista Symphony Orchestra in Arizona. I have a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Percussion Performance with a minor in Ethnomusicology. 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: Drums Mallet Percussion
Proficiency in reading music is a top goal for my new students and we start to read music within the first few lessons. I balance working out of a book with listening exercises, playing along to songs and the occasional game or two. A typical 60 minute lesson run down: 5 minutes - check in from previous lesson and a warm up 15 minutes - beat/groove workshop - digging into a style and working on various drum beats in that style 10 minutes - technical piece that relates to the beats/grooves weve been working on and some exercises to improve technique 5 minutes - game or improvisation break, something to give our brains a rest 20 minutes - working on a song. Read More
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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