Drum Lessons Southwest

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

My methods include a interview process where I get to know the student's goals and desires. Sometimes this includes learning a certain piece of music or style of music or interest to jam with friends as a hobby. When I can get a sense of their goals it helps me design a course fit for your student's learning interest. We begin with a theory review of basics and then follow a ear training test to see if the student can identify changing pitches and rhythm tests. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began teaching drums back in 2008. I used to only travel to clients. I now have a great home studio set up that I record music and give instructions out of. I enjoy teaching drums and experiencing someone else's progress with my help. It is very gratifying and exciting for me. I enjoy a challenge and always strive to learn new things myself, Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

The most important things to see, as a teacher, are students enjoying playing music, reaching their goals, and to see them shine through their successes. I set realistic goals for students.  If there is a feeling of success for the student early in the process, then motivation takes care of itself. Regular practice is an essential part of success in any endeavor, but staying inspired a light-hearted takes the work out the work, and makes learning music fun from beginning to end. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Latin Percussion, Djembe

I like to use custom lesson plans. I evaluate the student's playing and ask what they want to improve on and/or want to learn. Based off of this, I might use rhythmic study exercises from Ted Reed's "Syncopation" or hand patterns from the book "Stick Control", playing on both a practice pad and the kit. I like to have students play a simple 8th note groove, backbeat on 2 & 4 and incorporate bass drum precision exercises, eventually using different hi hat patterns. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Drums, Recorder, Euphonium, French Horn, Tuba, Mallet Percussion, Oboe, English Horn, Keyboard

I am dedicated, persistent, and reliable. I am willing to learn and keep learning for the advancement of myself and my students. A well-rounded appreciation for music as well as critical listening and ear-training skills will be taught.  I also maintain a pretty fast paced lesson, enabling the student to have plenty of practice material, technique studies, and goals to meet. I will record the student's progress electronically so that the student may better understand and learn from their lessons. I will inspire my student’s, positively influencing and encouraging them along our journey of musical discovery. Read More