Drum Lessons Arkansas

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Ukulele

For beginners, I find it best to nurture creativity. In my experience, beginners struggle to see progress they make because they dont understand the essential functions of their instrument in the music. When teaching, I primarily focus on the ability to play without premeditation. This not only generates the feeling of speedy progress, but, allows students to create their only sound and feel confident in their playing. With intermediate and advanced learners, I primarily focus on the struggles subjective to the student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar

To keep the student engaged in a lesson I always start with what the student wants to do first for about half of the lesson then stitch half way through to a professional lesson format to ensure progress is retained and homework is given at the end. The second half of the lesson would also be a performing part of the lesson(solo repertoire or improv) and the prior part would be warm-up time. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

There are a few method books to choose from. I have used Alfreds, Piano Adventures, Hal Leonard, and others. Whichever you do decide, for beginners be sure to purchase the "primer" level. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

My methods of teaching change with each student. All individuals learn differently. I start by seeing where each individual is and how they react to the material. We first learn basics and move as fast as the individual can or wants to. I want all my students to play pieces by themselves and with others (not just the same instruments). Im always wanting my students to be a well rounded individual in music and in life. Read More