Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Saxophone, Drums

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Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Organ, Music, Keyboard

My musical journey started at the age of 4 years old. I started on the drums in my father's church. I went on to start playing the keyboard/piano at the age of 6, learning from great musicians along the way as I grew. At the age of 9 I started teaching vocals individually and adult and youth choirs for the next 30 years. Throughout the years while teaching, I continued enhance my performance ability by learning from great and prominent artists like Gospel Music greats like, Twinkie Clark of the Clark Sisters, Richard Smallwood, John P. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion

I've been playing music for many years but playing the drums is something I cannot preach enough about. I have the privilege to play music in a band all over the country and it is has been a dream of mine since I was very young. Because of this, I want to share to other students that you can achieve anything you want in life if you put in a lot of hard work and never give up. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I studied with my Dad who played for Duke Ellington. I went to city college in NY where I learned much about jazz history. I've played with the Ellington Band and learned much about music. I am very passionate about drums and started teaching about 4years ago and I have helped many students get to where they want to get on their instrument. I have also studied out of Houston Texas where I've worked with musicians like Tweed Smith from the band War. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

For beginning and young students, we always start with fundamental concepts - producing a good sound, developing a sense of rhythm and pulse, building music reading skills, and fostering good practice habits. Once these skills have been developed, we progess to working solo repertoire and ensemble music. As student age and ability levels increase, I like to give the student increased input in the direction of study. No matter what, we keep things interesting and engaging, and fun! Read More