Drum Lessons Washington County, OR

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Conga, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching methods are different for everyone. I adapt to their preferred learning style. I guide my instruction according to their interest and ability to learn concepts and technique. No matter my students ability i always keep my lessons engaging and fun using tried and true techniques and humor! Depending my students goals I will prepare them for their first recital or their first band. I start with what is called the Suzuki method, and then progress with sheet music, interweaving theory and rythm theory training as well.My teaching style canbe summed up in one word: Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

The approach I use to advance student learning is fun and laid back - yet direct and studious. I believe in the power of mentoring students and adults. Every student is different and has their own way of learning and growing, even as we get older. There is always room for improvement. At your first lesson we can talk about what makes sense in terms of practice week to week and will continue to see what it takes as time goes on. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have a great passion and love for music in which i love to share with anybody and everbody. I started on the drums at age 5 and have been rehearsing, recording, sessioning, and performing for 20 years. I was center snare and section leader of my high school drumline and lead them to win 4 state titles in "Outstanding Drumline".  Then moved on to study percussion performance at McNally Smith College of music Read More

Instruments: Piano, Violin, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Organ, Recorder, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Music, Keyboard

When it comes to beginning band students, I will typically use the Standards of Excellence book. But, depending on the students and their abilities, I will try Essential Elements, as well. For piano students, I will use Bastien Piano Basics, Fabor Piano Adventures or Alfred's Basic Piano, depending on the age group. After the students start to understand the foundation and fundamentals of their instrument, then I will find a piece of music for them to learn as a soloist. Read More

Instruments: Viola, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

In 2015, I graduated from Southern Oregon University with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Instruction.Whether performing in recital halls, coffee houses, percussion festivals, backyard barbeques, and rock n roll clubs, my multifaceted musical background facilitates my chameleon-like ability to accommodate a myriad of of musical projects. Read More