Drums with Jacob F.

Music has been a crucial part of my life for nine years, and I have been taught by the best of the best. I have studied classical, jazz, and contemporary styles of playing, and I know the importance of each one in today's culture. I am a student of the craft, majoring in music in college while continuing private lessons in all of the instruments I play.  *** Lesson Details *** In every lesson I teach I try to incorporate both technique and groove (feel). These are the most essential building blocks of all musical instruments and they assist in creating a better musician, not just a better instrumentalist. Although I try and bring something new every week, I cant promise that you will become the next Buddy Rich by your third lesson. I can, however promise that if you put forth the effort at home, lessons will become much easier, practicing will become fun, and your progress will be remarkable.  *** Travel Equipment *** For trombone lessons I can bring my personal trombone and teaching materials, but I expect the student to have their own instrument, along with some note-taking materials. For drum set lessons, I bring my own sticks, mallets, and brushes. I usually have extras for my students, but I prefer for them to have their own for practice purposes. I also bring my own teaching supplies (computer, practice pad, notebook with staff paper, etc.). I do ask that students have their own drum set, as lugging around a full kit can get pretty exhausting! *** Specialties *** For drum set, I specialize in contemporary styles, such as rock, pop, and related genres. For trombone, I teach classical, and put a lot of emphasis in technique.