Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Synthesizer, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Keyboard, Djembe

I tend to keep the learning environment focused and relaxed simultaneously. We have our goal for the lesson set, we work towards that goal, we evaluate, and then we go over what the student needs to work on for next week while I make suggestions on how to do that. I am fairly objective when I observe students. I criticize or point out what needs attention but I will also let them know what they did well or improved. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

???? The Mitch Markovich Virtuoso Concert Artist ???? ???? Snare Drum Program???? The Gold Standard in Snare Drum Performance Known as "The Teacher's Teacher", I'm passionate about teaching, helping students reach their full potential, innovative cutting edge teaching methods, and personalized curriculum for every student. See my Facebook page for playing video & 7 Posts & former student comments. Having taught many famous and national championship students, I love to pass on the desire and appreciation for excellence and Olympic level playing. Read More

Instruments: Drums

With primary focus on danceable groove-based compositions, the beats, rhythm and overall music of Element 21 has a flavour of club, rock, blues Indian Rāga-based Elements. The addictive grooves, melodious music and sensible lyrics are guaranteed to make you admire the flavour. Not concentrating solely on a particular niche, genre or group the contemporary mass appeal is what the band aims to capture... without any compromise on the quality of music or compositions. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

My teaching style is geared mainly towards going over fundamentals while finding the students interest in music. I encourage my students to listen to as much music as possible, to explore and find what they really enjoy. Playing along to music,or learning songs the student enjoys is a great way to apply the fundamentals, and make them more enjoyable to master. Read More

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

For beginning percussion students who are children, I typically start with Kennan Wylie's Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion and Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has grasped the fundamentals of playing and reading, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I like to find out what what the student is interested in learning, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep lessons engaging and fun, no matter the ability. Read More