Drum Lessons Yamhill County, OR

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Violin, Cello, Viola, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Ukulele, Mandolin, Electric Violin, Fiddle, Double Bass, Orchestral Percussion, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

The techniques I bestow are time honored and proven to have result as practice is put into playing.  Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele

I have been playing music in many kinds of bands and ensembles since the early 1980's. In the late 80's and early 90's I was the drummer for the Seattle grunge band, "Violet Grey." After moving to Portland to go to college I played in the Concordia University String Ensemble and a number of rock bands, including, "Apostolic Tackle-Box," "Andy's Dandies," and "the Quick." I played in the folk duo, "Agile Grapefruit," and I have led praise bands at a number of local churches. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

For beginning students, I begin by focusing on call and response playing and improvisation. For adult and intermediate students, I start to introduce more advanced music theory concepts, using a combination of sight reading, reciting rhythms verbally, and memorization. The curriculum I use is compiled from my favorite drumming resources like Hal Leonard and Joel Rothman, as well as my personal collection of inspirational percussionists, authors, and composers such as Billy Martin and Bob Moses. Read More

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

I love watching students learn and develop a passion for music. I love to inspire each individual student. I think it’s important to relate to each student in their own way so they each can thrive. I like to set goals during each lesson that are practical, yet give the student a feeling of accomplishment when reached. Goals are important to keep driving you forward and developing your skill. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching style involves stressing feel, timing, and confidence over note-for-note accuracy. I also spend a lot of time developing proper technique with my students, to ensure that my students do not form bad habits that limit their improvement. Trained in a competitive drumline environment, I have an eagle eye for ways to rapidly improve students' techniques and rudimental abilities. I pass this wisdom on to my students in a much more comfortable, low pressure environment than the world of drumline, however. Read More