Drum Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar

For any lesson I prefer to have two drum kits, side by side, so that my student can see exactly what I'm doing (posture, form, etc). Though this is not the case most of the time, one kit is always fine. For beginning students I often start with snare drum technique, and depending on what the student knows already, basic kit beats. Intermediate students, fills and timing. Advanced students, advanced beats, fills, etc. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I started drumming on my dad's snare drum when I was about 5. I think my folks realized I was serious, so they bought a little Woolworth's "kiddie" kit and set up drum lessons when I was about 7 and learned to read and write jazz and rock music with my instructor until I was 16. I was in junior high orchestra and jazz ensemble and then in multiple rock bands through my 20's. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have several years of private music instruction I have taught at my own studio, Mars Music Learning Center and Modern School of Music. During that time I hadvery good retention rates keeping some students for years. Because consistency is sometimes the most important aspect of success I make every effort to limit cancelations. I have taught people that have never played a note to people that are highly skilled. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I started teaching since I was 15 years old and throughout the years I have crafted my teaching skills so that my students can receive the best out every session we have. Two of the mayor components to a better learning is consistency and focus. With these elements, students can creates a strong passion towards the instruments thus making him/her a better and dedicated musician. I am always looking for ways to motivate my students in their learning process. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I started teaching professionally in Sarasota, FL with a private music school in 1999. I have taught private lessons both at the studio and in students' homes. I also taught group lessons through the Police Athletic League and a local middle school. I love sharing my library of music with my students, and I encourage my students to listen to a variety of music to expand their musical knowledge and to practice, practice, practice! Read More