Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, Clarinet, Drums, Euphonium, Tuba, Orchestral Percussion

My performance experience has taken me to many wonderful places--College bowl games and the NCAA Tournaments to international hotspots such as Bogota, Columbia and even as far away as China. I have also been fortunate enough to perform with musical icons such as Doc Severinson, Mariachi Cobre, Byron Stripling, John Fedchock, Bobby Shew, Five by Design, Club Swing, the Harry James Orchestra, Andre Williams, and notable groups such as the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra, Phil Campo and the "Loose Change" Jazz band, the Salt Lake Alternative Jazz Orchestra, and many others. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion, Music

For beginners, which is mainly what I've taught so far, I try and see what their goals are and teach them accordingly. Both students I've taught have had entirely different goals, one just trying to learn drumset and the other wanting to learn a song for his talent show. The first, I taught using my own books that I have learned from, and the second I taught by just going through the song slowly, taking it apart, and learning it section by section. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Music, Keyboard

I strive to create an environment in my lessons where students have free to explore and express their passions and find their voice to become great musicians and people. In my lessons, I prioritize three main goals: technical proficiency, music literacy, and the performance of enjoyable repertoire. These goals are taught through age and experience-appropriate method books, along with supplemental technical materials that are shared with students as well. Finally, musical literacy and technique come together in application of repertoire! Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have had quite a few teaching experiences throughout the past few years. In high school I was a section leader for three years in the marching band, and helped a group of around 15 trumpets with music and marching fundamentals. In college I was a staff member in the Spirit of San Antonio marching band for one year. I helped out the trumpet section with marching music and with the visual aspects of marching. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I believe in creating an environment for my students that makes them passionate , comfortable inspires them to learn. Creating an interesting schedule that leads them to ask for more. Understanding my students behavior adjusting my teaching style accordingly helps me deliver a successful student. My teaching style aims to create an environment for learning music which parallels the linguistic environment. while learning is import i also believe in recognizing the students irrespective how big or small it is. Read More