Drum Lessons West

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

My style is one that seamlessly adapts to all ages, learning styles, and backgrounds, resulting in a high student retention rate over the years. I provide an exciting and positive environment for students to not only learn fundamentals and techniques, but also to find and express their unique musical voice. As lessons progress at the student's pace, it's important to keep discovering what they love about music and what inspires them to learn (song, artist, style, musician friend). Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar

Results come fast when you have a ready, fire, aim mentality. Lets jump into some of your favorite songs (the ones that seem comfortably attainable to you) and then assess where they need work. I embrace these challenges and "high five" upon indications of improvement! Read More

Instruments: Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar, Acoustic Guitar

I have an advanced level of experience in the following, Jazz, Chord Melody, Blues, Melodic Soloing, Harmony and Chord Theory, Ear Training, Fret Board understanding, and Songwriting. Most of this was honed while attending Musicians Institute. I was teaching on the side, but most of my time was spent writing, getting on stage, and growing within the industry. And that continues today. Today my living is built from teaching and working as a performing singer-songwriter throughout the city. Read More

Instruments: Drums

I have been teaching lessons for 3 years and this year is my first as a college professor. All of my students are unique in how they learn and I love to use that to their advantage. Learning an instrument is no easy task and requires a lot of effort however is should be a fun process. Why learn and practice everyday on something youre not enjoying? Through my experience of performing and touring I learned a lot that never learned from my personal lessons as a student. Read More

Instruments: Piano, Guitar, Drums, Bass Guitar, Mallet Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Latin Percussion

I enjoy helpingmy students discover their own individual learning style,and with this knowledge Iam able toadjustmyteaching method appropriately.In developing a passion for music, it is important tofirst determine the type of musicyouenjoy. Students naturally want to learn and play the music they love, so the genre of music that I teach depends on the student's preference. Read More