Matthew S  
Instruments: Drums, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe
Styles: Classical, Jazz, Rock, Gospel, Hip Hop, Electronic, Showtunes, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, Marching Band, Punk

Matthew's teaching experience dates back to his high school days, where various peers would pay him for lessons. After graduating high school, Matthew began to use Drum Lessons as his main form of income. Matthew has taught in every type of teaching environment from Recording Studios to Public Parks. Matthew views every lesson as a personal interaction between the teacher and the student. This usually involves the teacher drumming alongside the student. Matthew is a firm believer in practicing his teaching methods regularly.

For beginning students, I typically start with the basic technique and understanding of how a Drum Stick reacts with a Drum Head. Proper Technique is crucial and is the primary variable in technical drumming. Intermediate students are great candidates for Matthew's Isolated Hand Technique. Understanding how each hand moves independently is a important skill to maintain and is often missed when attempting to advanced to the next level of Drumming. Advanced Students are typically taught in a studio setting, and should discuss more specific details with me prior to our first lesson.