Drum Lessons Prince William County, VA

Instruments: Drums

I have been playing drums for 14 years and started when I was 10. The influence I had from other drummers that I saw was what sparked my interest in playing them. Seeing the greats like Roger Taylor of Queen, John Bonham of Led Zeppelin, or even now Matt Greiner of August Burns Red, I wanted that, but I knew I couldn't get there without practice. After taking up lessons myself, and I continue to do so even after all those years, I have learned what it takes to be a great drummer. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Double Bass, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I attained my M. Ed. in leadership and supervision at Antioch University. There I learned how better apply my teaching methods for more beneficial outcomes.  My most recent employment, with Nashville Public Schools (Music City!!!), afforded me the opportunity to teach modern band. Modern band philosophy combines instruments from various ensembles and allows the students the opportunity to explore and integrate the instrument of their interest into that band.  Modern Band is basically a rock band that is opened to other instruments and ideas that are most times contradictory to a typical rock band. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard

My teaching experience is extensive, dating back to 2011. I've worked with multiple academies nation-wide and also as a private tutor. Being a facilitator/instructor is about teaching in a way that students can grasp easily. Instilling fundamentals is the starting point, and steady progression is key. I have taught long enough to develop my own personal curriculum which is accessible to all ages and skill levels alike. From children as young as four years old, to mature adults, everyone can learn! Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have been playing and teaching drumset marching percussion for over thirty years. If you're looking to learn, improve or master in either category, then you have found the right teacher. You will learn to be a better, more versatile player, while learning to read percussion music at the same time. Currently I play, professionally , with The Elkin Big Band, Elkin, NC, The Fetch Baxter Band, Galax, VA area and The Illusion Highway Band in Mt. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Flute, Drums, Piccolo, Acoustic Guitar

First of all, I am someone who took formal private lessons for drums and flute from 5th grade all the way through college. I have been at School of Rock for about a year, where I am responsible for many individual as well as group lessons. I have taught a wide variety of ages ranging from 5-23, and I am extremely open to adult lessons. I am a firm believer that it's never too late to learn and that adults are more able to appreciate musical accomplishments. Read More