Drum Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Drums, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe

My philosophy for lesson structure is that fun and context are a necessity. Learning exercises in a vacuum can be uninspiring and boring, but turning those exercises into games and allowing students to play along to tracks makes the music come to life! Instead of "having to" do an exercise or play a pattern, the student now "gets to" play a fun rhythm game or play along to music they like. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

Education is a central part of my life and will continue to be for my whole career. When I'm not teaching music, I teach English to kids living in China over the Internet! I have been teaching music for several years in individual, group and clinic settings. I recently graduated from the University of Iowa where I was lucky enough to study many different kinds of music. I became interested in Caribbean music and steelpan and through the University and had the great experience of competing in Panorama in Trinidad Tobago. Read More

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

My teaching experience dates back to my college days, as I began teaching private lessons part time 8 years ago, and have been consistently teaching students in my home studio for the last 5 years, as weII as teaching at SchooI of Rock Green VaIIey for 3 years. Encouraging regular practice on a consistent schedule is one of the key points I like to emphasize for younger students, as it tends to help the student progress and gain a passion for the instrument. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

The student is the center, the teacher is there to guide using the information the student already has. Read More

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

My goal is to always make my students feel valued and for them to get what they want out of their lessons. If you work with me you can expect to dive deep into the realm of music theory but also to learn the music that you're interested in. Teaching has taught me more about music then I ever thought imaginable and there's always something new to learn on our journey together. Read More