Drum Lessons West

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Ukulele

I have played drums for 16 years and I have played guitar and bass for around 10 years. I have never formally taught instruments for money. I have experience teaching drums to friends and it was a great experience. It is great to see someone start to absorb the information that you're giving them. Drums are about slowly increasing complexity and knowing when to introduce new concepts to the mix. What always seems to solidify knowledge and help rhythm when I have taught friends in the past is when I pick up a guitar and play along with the student as they play drums, once they've learned a part or a song. Read More

Instruments: Drums, Orchestral Percussion

After we decide on your lesson plans...I give you a weekly assignment. It is usually: "Nuts N' Bolts" (Reading - Rudiments - Rhythm)...Syncopation....Drums And Music (Drum Beats/Fills/Drumming Styles/Music Styles)...Soloing. My goal is simple:I give you homework every week. Your job - to the best of your ability - to work on it and return to the next lesson to exemplify your progress and be ready for new assignments and information. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Trombone, Drums, Organ, Synthesizer, Euphonium, Tuba, Keyboard, Acoustic Guitar

Nothing is more rewarding that seeing one of my students develop a passion for music! Therefore, it's important that each student progresses at his or her own pace. I encourage this by setting realistic goals for my students at each lesson. Acknowledging accomplishments helps fuel a student's desire to progress, and makes students eager to learn more. By trying to find out what inspires the student, I can successfully tailor my instruction to their wants and needs. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

Hello! Music is my life. I am constantly driven by music and I find inspiration in working with students to help them find their musical potential as well. Studying intensively at Mesa College was both rewarding as it was challenging, but working with my Berklee mentors was without question the moments that helped me as a musician, and I wish to share that with all aspiring students. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Voice, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Music, Keyboard, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I understand it's easy to lose drive when you're constantly drilling scales and fingering. I try to frame all of my lessons in reference to what music really is: the creation of songs. Through composition, my students won't just learn scale and chord structure, but they'll organically develop these skills while writing their own songs and building their personal portfolio. Beginning with chord progressions and harmonies, then moving into melodies and filling up the sonic landscape of the piece. Read More