Drum Lessons Mountain

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

I began teaching shortly before I graduated high school in 2012. My high school had a very successful marching band program and was closely tied with a local drum corps, which helped me become experienced in leading group rehearsals and clinics for drumlines and front ensembles around this time. Leading in to college, I continued this and also began teaching students individually which only helped to underline my love of teaching! Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

Kodaly and Orff methology. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums

I generally customize the lesson to suit the needs of the student. I do, however, focus on musical literacy and theory (the mechanics of music) in order to foster more expressive and informed performance abilities. I am also always on the lookout for budding composers. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Informal. I like to share tunes and/or videos to start the lesson and then work on the lesson at hand before moving on to the personalized section of the lesson. Read More

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

The first thing I do when teaching a student is to learn what musical goals and aspirations the student may have. Then, depending on age and experience, I build a custom program for the student, which may include using various books, resources, and even materials which I have created. I have found that this is not only the most effective way for me to teach but also the most effective way to connect with students where they are and for them to learn at their own pace while also enjoying the process. Read More