Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Keyboard

I have been teaching drumset since 2004 and piano since 2012. I have taught at Mom's Music in Louisville, Kentucky and Ohio State University. I teach students from all ages and backgrounds and teach drumset at any level and piano from beginner level to intermediate. I performed in the school choir throughout my education and I also performed in my high school's concert band. My areas of specialty are rock, heavy metal and classical, though I have taught students the music of other styles such as rap, Christian pop, and country. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar

I have always been a teacher in some form or another. I started teaching my peers in band class at the age of 12, helping them to understand and execute the music. I was always the percussion leader and truly loved helping out my fellow students. I started formally teaching at the age of 18, when I took on my first middle school student. He had a few obstacles he needed to overcome and his mom said he was a slower leaner than most. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Latin Percussion

I have been drumming since I was 6 years old (currently 19) and have taking classes and professional training, as well completed several certifications. I studied both western music and Indian Bollywood and some Indian classical music, amongst latino and Caribbean styles of music. Therefore, I would say I'm pretty well versed in different styles of playing and cultures. Furthermore, I also have studied the rudiments and can help teach marching band type of drumming. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion

My mission is to be the catalyst of learning, creativity, and the joy of playing the drums. I am devoted to mentoring a student's growth and knowledge through focused direction in an encouraging environment. Read More

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

I use a variety of methods, depending on the music style covered (jazz, rock, latin, etc) and your skill level. Once we get to know each other on that first lesson we will decide which method suits you best. Some of these are: Syncopation, by George L Stone Stick Control, by George L Stone Modern Reading Text, by Louis Belson Realistic Rock, by Carmine Appice The Drummers Complete Vocabulary, by John Ramsey Essence of Afro-Cuban Percussion Drumset, by Ed Uribe Primary Handbook for Mallets, by Garwood Whaley Read More