Drum Lessons Saint Johns County, FL

Instruments: Drums, Music

Every good drummer knows the key to success in music: listening skills. I listen to and pay close attention to my students. An education in music is a journey that students must ultimately walk alone. Learning music makes new connections in the brain and can amplify success in other areas of life. My job is to provide the tools, support and inspiration that every students needs to make that journey. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Harp, Harmonica, Lap Steel Guitar, Banjo, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Conga, Music, Keyboard, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

i teach each student individually that is to say that i tailor the lessons to meet the level and desires of the student . i include teaching theory as i go along with each student. i tell each student that there is no such thing as a mistaked, there is only learning. i usually teach two songs in the first hour lesson . one in four four time and one in three four time . i also teach how to transpose any song that the student wishes to learn into the key that the student is able to sing the song in. again . nothing is hard . it is only new. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Latin Percussion

By supplying you with the right tools for the right time, to help you master the instrument and find your own style, your own artistic expression and work. To help you with the experience of playing in a church of 200 people, or a Stadium of 10,000. With my acquired experience, I can help you grow and become better every day in your playing, and in your practice, I can successfully tailor my instruction to your wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Djembe

My method of teaching can vary from student to student, but my primary way of teaching is what I like to call, sound before symbol. Learning music is like learning a language. We do not come out of the womb and handed a dictionary. Instead, we listen, imitate, speak, and then learn how to read and write. If I have students try to learn how to read music, while focusing on technique and all the other aspects of music, they become very overwhelmed and frustrated. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Organ, Harmonica, Ukulele, Mandolin

For students who are young children, I typically start by addressing the importance of playing what you hear. So, I will teach them beginner classics, such as Twinkle Twinkle and Merry had a Littl eLamb, but I also teach them what thunder sounds like, or a siren, and etc. by drawing on everyday life obejects that create noise. I then move on to learn my student's interests to device a method of positive reinforcement if they complete their homework asssignments or answer questions correctly, usually in the past this has been candy. Read More