Drum Lessons Mountain

Instruments: Drums

My experience teaching started back in 2006 when I began teaching for a local music school. It was good to get some experience and I enjoyed it. I then started to teach for a website service and got top pro status for this site. Top pro status meant keeping and retaining students, and getting great reviews. I then started teaching for music academy in Sandy and was there over 4 years. I really enjoyed teaching there. Read More

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

Depending on the instrument and skill levels of the student I have different methods. For guitarists I typically like to start by learning techniques and building strength in their fingers before we move into theoretical concepts. For pianists I begin with technique but with also teaching them the musical staff and getting them started with reading music. Ultimately my method depends on the individual needs of the student. The lesson is always aimed at having the most fun as possible, all while learning and expanding our musical knowledge. Read More

Instruments: Drums

From there, I develop the material based on his goals and my observations. No matter the level of drumming or age, I always like to go on detail about the things I teach. The more information the student receives the more he/she will understand the topic and the process. Teaching is not a linear thing. Sometimes you need to explain things with different perspectives. With more than 15 years of experience as a teacher, I have gathered all the knowledge and filtered it so they can fully grasp it and explode their potential. Read More

Instruments: Drums

My teaching experience has ranged from showing folks how to hold drum sticks and execute drum rolls to showing folks how to play hyper complex polyrhythmic prog metal songs. I am a very open and empathetic teacher who is sure to work well with anyone who has an actual drive to learn the drums and become a better drummer over time. My teaching philosophy is to ALWAYS practice drums with music. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Bass Guitar, Euphonium, Tuba, Piccolo, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I have taught instrumental music in public schools for 5 years which has included teaching grades 5-12 in subjects such as beginning band, beginning orchestra, intermediate band, intermediate orchestra, marching band, percussion ensembles, and small group/individual instruction. I have been teaching private lessons in drums, piano, and concert band instruments for 10 years. I have been a performing member of rock bands, concert bands, orchestras, jazz bands, marching bands, choirs, and percussion ensembles, so I have a very diverse knowledge base which gives me the ability to adapt my instruction as a teacher to meet the needs of any student's goals and aspirations. Read More