Drum Lessons in Toughkenamon, PA

Instruments: Drums Ukulele Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Music

I've been teaching private percussion lessons for 4 years, I have taught drum set, orchestral percussion, steel pan, and keyboard percussion lessons. I am currently certified to teach K-12 general, instrumental, and vocal music. I have experience teaching a wide array of ages for multiple reasons. Whether you would like help with preparing an audition, prepping for a recital or competition, want to improve on some fundamental things, or just learn an instrument for fun, I am happy to help you with any route you choose to take! Read More

Instruments: Drums

Music performance and teaching are my passions and I love sharing that with my students! In 2016 I graduated Temple University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Jazz Drum Performance. During this time and following I have had the opportunity of playing and studying with some of the best musicians in and from Philadelphia and have been gigging throughout the tristate area. Ive had the opportunity to perform and study in a variety of genres including Jazz Rock Gospel HipHop Funk RB Folk Pop CCM and more. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I have learned that every student cannot be taught the same way, so I tailor my instruction to the individual student. I encourage my students to set personal goals of achievement at their own pace. I want my students to know that our lessons are reciprocal.In my experiences I have come to love that in music, there is always more to learn. There is essentially more music than we would ever listen to in our lifetime. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

My teaching style involves a comprehensive approach topercussion that is inclusive of all styles of music. I emphasize the importance of obtaining asolidityin the fundamentals and showing the student how it willget them to where they wnat to be.I alsoaim to make the student doesn't just learn a few beats or scalesand then call it day. I encourage the student to seek an understanding ofthe music, and to knowwhy they are playing what they are playing. Read More

Instruments: Drums Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion

This will evolve, but for now, I can say that I am a passionate player, teacher, and coach/mentor of anyone at any age with an interest or commitment to play drums or percussion. I will meet you where you are in ability and instruments owned and we will run from there. I am not tied to any particular teaching method, curriculum, or style. Reading music or not. Standard grip or not. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Since the age of 12, the study and performance of music has been a driving force in my life. As such I have developed to spend the better part of the last 28 years recording and performing as a drummer. I am most experienced in the rock, hard rock and metal genres but consistently study and develop a variety of basic to advanced drum set patterns, techniques and fills. These additional styles include Bossa Nova, Brazilian Samba, Afro-Cuban, Funk and Blues. Read More