Drum Lessons West

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

In 2006, I accepted a position with The Van-Dells and moved to Nashville, Tennessee. After returning in 2007, having received my Journeyman and Professional certificates in percussion, I was hired on in 2007 as a classroom drummer, teaching assistant, and LPW (Live Playing Workshop) instructor, all the while playing gigs with local bands and working doing recording sessions. I currently teach online and remotely, play with multiple local L.A. bands, and frequently perform in live and studio setting. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

I'm a Master's Student studying Piano Performance at California Baptist University (CBU). I've been playing the piano since I was six, and I hope to teach music at the university level one day. During my time at CBU I've had the opportunity to perform many times with various groups in churches, schools, and camps, and to tour internationally in Japan and China, as well across the United States. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I began playing drums in 1994. In 1999, I joined my first band, which was blues/funk/rock. We had a ton of fun, recorded two albums in the studio, won a bunch of contests, played Hollywood and countless local gigs. Since then, I have recorded two more albums with various bands and have massive amounts of stage time as part of a live group. During that time, I have taught a few random people how to play or how to improve. Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Voice, Drums

I just use my own developed methods incorporating playing by ear and listening as well as hands on learning. 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