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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
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 Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music Djembe
I began teaching privately during college and have been doing so continuously since then. My experience over the years with these many different students has shaped my teaching-to-the-individual method. No matter the type of learner I strongly encourage regular and devoted practice of one's chosen instrument and feel that an attitude focusing on constant improvement (no matter how small the steps) goes a long way. I embrace a student's taste in music and tailor my lessons with those styles in mind. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Latin Percussion
The first half of each of my lessons willaddress the basics of music theory(i.e. rudiments, scales, etc.) and technique. The second half of each lesson is about having fun! We will digdeeper into the musicmy student isinterested in,consideringthe songs from a musician's point of view. In dissecting the song we will learn about phrasing, feel, meter, melody, chord analysis, commonalitiesamong styles and the history behind the music. Read More
Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Djembe
Whether you are new to percussion or have been playing for years, your lessons will be tailored to help you reach your full potential and get the most out of your musical experiences. We will explore percussion technique and musicality through method books, play-along CDs, solo and ensemble repertoire, and technical exercises specially chosen for you. I have a large library of method books, solos, and CDs for you to check out and peruse between lessons. 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 Trumpet Drums Conga Latin Percussion Music Keyboard
My lessons are designed to fit each student's level and area of interest. For example, if a student wants to learn how to play blues piano, I'll assign him exercises to compliment learning that idiom, i.e. scales, chords and rhythm patterns. people learn best when they are interested in at that moment. I use the same philosophy teaching drums and trumpet. Specific methods are tailored to the student's current ability and age. Read More
Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums
No single approach works with every student when teaching drums. There are simply too many styles and methods to choose from. But when working with beginners, I tend to focus mostly on developing a good internal sense of rhythm and good listening skills. Then if the student wishes, we may specialize in classical, jazz, rock, latin, or whatever style the student is interested in. There are many excelent published methods to choose from and I occasionally assign etudes and excersizes of my own. 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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