Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Trumpet, Drums, French Horn

I'm a great muscian that loves to have fun while I'm teaching. I can teach the fundamentals as well as developing the skills of listening. I can elaborate later. I can also help with songs you want to learn that might me a challenge for you. I know gospel, contemporary, RB, jazz, and hiphop. I can help you also develop your own type of style. I will work with you. Read More

Instruments: Drums

For beginner students I like to keep to the fundamental elements of Jazz and Rock grooves while focusing on various time signatures. Another key practice we will always be refining on are the rudiments. This will keep those chops sharp for direct accuracy and speed. For my more advanced students I conduct a learning program based off the students interests in styles and advancements,doing so keeps the student engaged in the lessons with room to grow. Read More

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

Once we've established a basic working of character and music theory we will begin to learning the anatomy of our instruments and how to handle and care for them. Now the fun part begins. We will then immediately dive into making noise, chords, warm up practices and small challenge games on the instrument! 3rd sessions we will begin to focus on the student's interest in genre styles and selected pieces of music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums

I started drum lessons at 12 years old and studied jazz and swing drumming early on. I was a percussion major in college then spent a few years in Austin Texas traveling with country, rock and blues bands. Have played on over 20 records. My lessons are one on one and we both play side by side each at a drum set learning and having fun. My home studio is comfortable and provides a great atmosphere for music. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

I have several method books from college that I can easily print copies and share with my students. I also have several packets and other online resources that will help the students achieve their goal. Technique is essential and very important. So we'll make sure that the student will have proper technique and breathe properly in the rhythm of the song so things flow smoothly and everything is done with ease. Read More