Drum Lessons Missouri

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Saxophone, Drums, Bass Guitar, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I am a working musician, traveling singer-songwriter, and long-time educator. While at school I focused my education on music and the music industry and building my career as a singer-songwriter. As much as I love to create and share my own music I'm also passionate about teaching others to do the same. I've taught lessons throughout college covering a range of instruments and ages. I believe music is something that is best enjoyed with others and that great art is made when we share our knowledge, ideas, and passion. Read More

Instruments: Drums

With my beginning students, I would start them off with a method book that would teach them the basic fundamentals of playing the drum set. I have many books, and I recommend certain books based on what the student wants to learn. Once they master the fundamentals, I would introduce them to solos and charts for performance practice. For adults, I would base my lessons on their interests, keep my students engaged in their lessons, and have fun in the process. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Saxophone, Flute, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mandolin, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I don't believe in a one size fits all mentality for music education, I've often seen this approach derail students from enjoying the process and eventually terminating their relationship with music overall. Students are a case-by-case basis, and in that regard, each lesson is catered to the students actual goals and interests. I believe in training our ears and our sense of rhythm to a point where the student can figure things out and make artistic decisions on their own and use lessons, less as a tutorial, but as a source of inspiration to pursue the things that brought them here in the first place. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have been a musician for as long as I can remember. I first started on violin in 3rd grade and moved to viola, cello, double bass, and recorder all before picking up guitar, bass, drums, and piano. I have been playing guitar since I was 10 (I am 34 now), and piano and drums since I was 14. I am quite often a session musician on recordings or live shows on various instruments. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Accordion, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

In 2017, I graduated from Missouri State University with a BME (Bachelor of Music Education) with an emphasis in percussion. Throughout my time in my undergrad, I have been a part of renowned groups such as Dr. Belva Prather Wind Ensemble and Mr. Jerry Hoovers Pride Band organization. Other groups I have performed with include world famous Michael Burritt in his ensemble in 2015 Missouri Day of Percussion. I currently teach at Parkview high school in Springfield, MO and have spent three years with the group. Read More