Drum Lessons Mountain

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

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Cello, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Music, Keyboard

Especially on piano and keyboards, I have found that combining classical music and learning from books with learning music that students enjoy listening to on their own can revolutionize how students learn and enjoy their instrument. I also work with my students to learn their instrument and the necessary music theory concepts by writing their own melodies and small songs, so that students can feel creative while learning another method of processing the world around them. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am a working professional musicial who's toured around the world. I attended Berklee College of Music, where I studied privately with Alan Dawson (Dave Brubeck). I have years of teaching experience, both in homes as well as stores and studios. Read More

Instruments: Drums

While I heavily stress learning good technique andreading notation, I think that drums need to be introduced with context. This makes the student aware of what the music needs from the drums and how it feels to play drums in an accompanying manner. So it is important to play time and hear how a beat accompanies theother instruments and how it works with the melody. Reading notation, rudiments, building hand technique, beginners usually start with Stick Control by George Lawrence Stone. 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