Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Drums

I start beginners with the drum rudiments and chart reading. This gets them able to move their hands and feet for better coordination. After they have better coordination I introduce ear training which is playing along to their favorite songs. This teaches the student how toplay with a band. For older advanced students I give a listening test to see where they are as a student then I teach accordingly. Read More

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

Music has always been a passion for me. I'm motivated to work with students and show them how music can transform them as a person and musician. In 2016, I graduated from the University of Central Oklahoma with a Bachelors in Instrumental Music Education and a Bachelors in Percussion Performance. Performing in different types of ensembles throughout the years has given me versatility as a precussionist in many different styles, such as marching band, classical, musical theatre, latin jazz and hip-hop. Read More

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

I'm a very relatable and knowledgeable music instructor who uses innovative tactics to enhance my student's ability to learn and create awesome music. In 2003, I graduated from the prominent SUNY Music Conservatory of Schenectady County Community College with a heavy concentration on Piano and Vocal Performance. I also graduated in 2018 from LA Film School with a concetration in Music Production. Both experiences changed my life greatly and gave me even more knowledge and skill in teaching music to my students over the years. 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: Piano, Voice, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Keyboard, Djembe

For beginning students (regardless of age instrument) I try to simplify the approach and work on a set of warm ups/exercises coupled with a performance piece or song that they can feel good about and lots of fun listening assignments. From there I have a few options of instruction methods that I tailor to the individual student. More intermediate/advanced students will not escape from some of the basics (metronome, scales, rudiments etc.) but will be met with many more choices of performance material based more on their individual goals. Read More