Drum Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Drums

Customized curriculum tailored to each student. Extensive use of play along tracks. Books used include but are not limited to: Stick Control, Syncopation, the New Breed, Master Studies, John Riley's Jazz Drummer series, and custom created materials. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have been a Musician most of my life, and I especially love finding new music and sharing it with everyone, friends family and strangers as well! I have been playing/studying music for 45 years, and found my instrument of choice (drums) at age 12. I attended Five Towns College as a Music Major for two years. I have taught private lessons and group lessons since i was a teen, even taught a while in the Marines! Read More

Instruments: Drums, Conga, Djembe

Although i have taught many students the way i learned which was only on one drum for the first few months to focus on rudiments (the fundamentals of drumming) as well as the skills of reading music and the various parts that make up good technique.      A couple of my tried and true favorite books to teach from are: Beginner: Haskell Harr Drum Method and Alfred's Drum Method Intermediate: New Breed by Gary Chester, Stick Control, and the classic Progressive Steps to Syncopation by Ted Reed Advanced: Advanced Funk Studies by Rick Latham, Patterns by Gary Chaffee and  Advanced Techniques for the Modern Drummer by Jim Chapin Read More

Instruments: Piano, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Violin, Double Bass, Music, Electric Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding than seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a students desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs.. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

My main philosophy is that every student is different and should be treated accordingly. The methods I use are specifically tailored to each student and can be methods that I have learned or developed myself. I start students off by asking them collect ideas about their instrument and the music they enjoy. From that point, I begin to simultaneously teach technique and musicianship in relation to their expressed interests. The key to my teaching method is that I ask difficult questions and then I give the student time to think and develop an answer. Read More