Drum Lessons Southwest

Instruments: Drums, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Euphonium, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Djembe

My method begins with basic note reading stick grip, we concentrate on relaxation. stick control note reading. As soon as they are able to cleanly play 16th notes on a practice pad, we incorporate drum set independence. This independence is introduced through learning various genres of music, which also introduce various styles of playing. These variations are studied worked out in exercises that allow the student to ad lib with any style of music. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I am musician and private instructor from the Corpus Christi area with over 20 years of experience playing in multiple groups in many genres. I began teaching at the age of 18 my first student was a 24 year old who was an older brother of a friend. He took weekly one hour lessons with me until he felt he was ready to play with other musicians. He later linked up with some musicans and went on to start his own band. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums, Music, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I believe that music is something the student should learn to become passionate about. Because of this, my teaching style is more relaxed. I want the students to work on what they are working on (homework from the lessons and songs) because they actually want to improve and become better musicians. I am an open person and am willing to work through any difficulties the student may be having (including mental barriers that may be holding the student back). Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

The most important things to see, as a teacher, are students enjoying playing music, reaching their goals, and to see them shine through their successes. I set realistic goals for students.  If there is a feeling of success for the student early in the process, then motivation takes care of itself. Regular practice is an essential part of success in any endeavor, but staying inspired a light-hearted takes the work out the work, and makes learning music fun from beginning to end. 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