Drum Lessons in Unionville, PA

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

My main priority in our lessons is that you are getting the information and enjoyment out of it that you want. I will constantly be checking in with you to make sure that you are satisfied with what we are working on. I am excited that you are inviting me along in your music journey, and I am happy to help you no matter what your end goals may be with music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I try to cater my methods to the individual students goals and personality, however ultimately utilizing the same materials. Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone is a great tool for drummers. It offers simple, effective patterns for developing technique, skill, and vocabulary. It can be used intensively or casually as we borrow concepts and patterns to work with. Rudiments are the foundation of quality drumming and they can be developed using this book as well. Read More

Instruments: Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion Conga Latin Percussion Djembe

I've been a private lesson teacher since 1997 and have taught in 7 school districts across the Southeastern PA/Southern NJ area since 1999. My ensembles have consistently won State, Regional and National Championships over this time and my students have become members of elite performing ensembles like the Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps (Fort Mill, South Carolina) and Miami, Florida's New World Symphony. While school level instruction is a critical element of student development, private lessons offer the individual attention not available to students taught in large groups, while yielding results of greater quality at a faster pace. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Electric Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginners I like to use books and a few easy songs to get the student started. As skill level grows, I try to encourage students to form their own chord progressions as well as using songs that I choose or a song the students chooses that will encourage them to play and learn more songs on their own. I also encourage intermediate level students to explore their imaginations and create their own songs. Read More

Instruments: Piano Drums Mallet Percussion Orchestral Percussion

I have recently graduated from Temple University's Boyer College of Music with a master's degree, and have been actively performing and teaching in the Philadelphia area. I have performed in many major cities in the US (including New York, Boston,Washington D.C., Baltimore, and more), as well as across Europe. My main focus areas are classical, jazz, rock, contemporary classical, and theatre. I look forward to teaching you! Read More