Drum Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Drums

For beginning students, I use a couple of different method books including one of my own. I also focus on what rhythm really is and try to get the student to develop timing skills and reading skills too. I like to teach songs for several reasons, one being it teaches the student to develop certain skills and timing skills that are necessary for the student. I cover rudiments, snare drum reading, fill development, rhythm chart playing, subdivisions of notes. Read More

Instruments: Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Oboe, Bassoon

When taking on beginner students, I typically use a blend of method books and novice musical pieces to begin to build musicianship. With intermediate musicians, I tend to seek out anything of interet to the student while incorporating harder repertoire to strengthen musicianship and to continue to peek interest in music. With adult musicians, I let them guide me to their area of interest, and I capitalize on that to guide them to better musicianship, no matter what their skill level may be. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Banjo, Mallet Percussion

I have been teaching private piano lesson over eight years. I taught music fundamentals in the classroom this past year as well as after school lessons in piano, drums and percussion, guitar, and trumpet. Read More

Instruments: Drums

20 years of performing, recording and teaching in various styles. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have performed in marching band, percussion ensemble, big band, wind symphony and other various university ensembles. I have focused my playing through rigorous practice and pushing myself to play with great musicians. I always try to approach any situation by keeping mychin up, a positive attitude and listening to the musicians around me. This is how I do the best that I can. Sometimes successful sometimes not, but I always come away with more knowledge. Read More