Drum Lessons West

Instruments: Piano, Voice, Drums, Ukulele

As the musical director for my college A Cappella group, there was an element of vocal teaching for new and existing members. We learned new song arrangements as a group, rather than assigning parts and having singers learn at home. Conversely, they taught me! It was a great collaboration. Most recently, I have taught private and large group lessons for elementary grade students (TK-5th) in the areas of ukulele, drum set, bucket drumming, hand drumming, and rock band. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

I began teaching in my first year of college. My peers would often ask for my assistance with deciphering difficult rhythms on sheet music or advice on the best ways to practice percussion. I began holding one on one lessons and found the experience more enriching to me than any other facet of music I had previously experienced. To me, experiencing the student first-hand and understanding his or her strengths and weaknesses was the most rewarding experience of my early college life and ever since then I have continued to teach and continue finding new and exciting ways to fall in love with it every day. Read More

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

Prior to making the transition to a full time musician, I was a swim and surf instructor for children and adults! This experience greatly prepared me for teaching music. I learned a lot about patience, communication, and having fun which is what I've been incorporating into my 3 years of teaching drums and percussion. I also have experience with different age groups, cultural backgrounds, and children with disabilities. I've taught children age 5 up to 17, I have basic conversational French and Spanish speaking skills, and I have experience with children with Autism, Aspergers, Down Syndrome and ADHD. Read More

Instruments: Drums

Students progress with their playing when they are enjoying lessons, and practice more when they are being taught material they are interested in! I provide a relaxed teaching environment and understanding that each student is different, I structure each lesson to meet their needs. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Synthesizer, Conga, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Djembe, Acoustic Guitar

My teaching experience goes back to my early twenties while playing in Hollywood Ca. I have always had a student at one time or another. I built my studio in 2001 and have had a steady stream of students for private lessons. For teaching drums I own a Roland td 10 Midi Drum Kit. (see video). I enjoy teaching all ages and range of experience on my main three instruments I teach. Read More