Drum Lessons West

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

I have a strong connection to music education. I was significantly affected by music teachers at a young age and benefited greatly from strong music education programs. I have taught lessons to many students over the past 9 years and have a great appreciation for the art of teaching. Variety is important to me, and I will introduce as many different styles and genres as possible. Introducing people to musical instruments is very important to me, for the educational and communicative skills inherent in performing music can translate to any facet of life. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Drums

The way I teach is about showing the student "the dance" of drums. The exercises and rudiments they practice are the movements in a dance. For example, with Punk drums the movements need to be mastered and played fast so the student will have to practice to get the movements up to speed instead of focusing on the beat. With Pop drums the movements need to be comfortable but precise as the student learns the importance of a metronome and how to relate to it by thinking of it as a member of the band. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Violin, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Conga, Latin Percussion, Music, Acoustic Guitar

As soon as I meet with a student or a group of students, I make sure they are welcomed by an energetic teacher before getting started on their lesson. I try to keep the student(s) engaged by showing them different ways and approaches to music from books and my own personal approaches to help them grow knowing their teacher is well experienced. Since their is a lot for a percussionist than just playing with sticks on a drum, there is no doubt that the endless possibilities in teaching students the various instruments will help keep them engaged as well being more excited about music. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

For beginning musicians, I start by asking what music they enjoy and often have them start playing it within a day! Then we may proceed with auditory theory training, understanding rhythmic syncopations, and learning to apply harmonic modes. This is what I believe to be one of the most useful methods for cultivating a creative mindset and becoming a proficient player. Despite the technical lingo, these practices are generally entertaining for everyone because it helps them to view music in a completely different way and learn it quickly. Read More

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

I am new to the teaching world, as I have just started professionally about a year ago. I gave piano and percussion lessons in-home for beginners. I started substitute teaching piano, voice, and percussion during my last term of college. I then started teaching on my own in-home and online. I like to instill music theory practices and technique for that specific instrument that I am teaching. In my experience, especially with the younger set, mixing the more modern pieces with classical techniques really seems to press things forward. Read More