Drum Lessons Summit County, OH

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Music

I worked for Miami University both as a graduate assistant and a part-time employee. At Miami University, I instructed the marching band, pep band, and percussion methods classes. Also, I have Drum Corps International and Winter Guard International experience both as a performer (Carolina Crown and Rhythm X) and an instructor (Cap City Percussion and Colts Drum and Bugle Corps). I have even performed and taught internationally (Shanghai, China and Vilnius, Lithuania). Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Flute, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

I am very much a people person and enjoy adapting my teaching styles to the individual. Some people want to learn a very specific style of music, and others are open to learning everything. If the student does not read music, I always try to encourage a few lessons of just learning music theory. I find it very beneficial, even if the student just wants to learn guitar chords or tab. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Acoustic Guitar

I like to find songs that students really care about, because then they will be more interested in learning them. My teaching style is very flexible in that all students are different, and learn in different ways. Ive taught really young kids and Ive also taught seniors. I find it fun meeting new challenges and seeing what new musical abilities I am capable of. I teach music theory, piano, drums, guitar, bass, and voice. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

For beginning students it is important to develop a sense of enjoyment in playing, as well as a sound grasp of the fundamentals. I encourage students to explore and even compose music that they enjoy and will help them grow as a musician. I find this to be a great way to motivate students to practice and make music fun as well as educational. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mandolin, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe that music a personal experience. When faced with a new student I always ask them what type of music they are into and what are they interested in learning and how that type of music makes them feel. It is a critical part of my teaching method. I believe when a student is learning something they have a personal connection to they are more engaged. For beginner students I have them do exercises and teach them about various scales. Read More