Hemet, CA Percussion Lessons

Students can expect a fun approach to percussion in our lessons. I always tailor the curriculum to each individual and make sure there is never a dull moment, all while keeping track of progress as we set goals together. From beginner to advanced, my experience can help anyone down the path toward becoming a better percussionist, whether it's picking up sticks for the first time or preparing for a college audition.

Percussion involves knowing your way around many different instruments. Learn how to accent music with the right auxiliary percussion like marimba, xylophone, congas, and bongos. Whether each instrument is played with your hands or with mallets and sticks, learn the skills to being a versatile percussionist.

I teach beginner to advanced drum set students. I teach all styles of music.

Dave studied Afro-Cuban Percussion, Percussion and Drums at the University of Northern Colorado, the nation's 3rd largest Jazz school. He brings 17+ years of education and teaching experience to the table.

I am a professional percussionist. I have been teaching private lessons since 2010 and is currently available to teach lessons at your home or in my home studio, and online.I have helped my students to learn how to read music, obtain good hand posture, develop their technique and musicality.
I received Bachelors of Music in Percussion performance from the Chicago College of Performing Arts, Roosevelt University in 2015. Currently, I'm pursuing Masters Degree in Percussion Performance at the DePaul School of Music. I look forward to helping my new students achieve their goals.
Beginner students will learn how to read music, how to properly hold drum sticks, learn basic strokes, drumming techniques, beginning rudiments.
Intermediate and advanced students will learn how to improve their playing technique and virtuosity. They will also learn how to approach a specific piece of music; how to become expressive and creative with their skills.

I currently offer percussion lessons to students at all levels. Students are able to study any percussion instrument that they have an interest in. These are some the types of instruments, skill sets, and styles available for study: Concert Percussion (Snare, Keyboard, Timpani, Auxiliary Percussion), Marching Percussion (Battery and Front ensemble), Drum Set (Jazz, Rock, Latin, World, Fusion, Soloing), and Hand Percussion (Djembe, Congas, Doumbek, Frame Drum, Riq, Panderio)

Many students come to me for tutoring for their school symphonic, concert, or marching band. I have experience performing with the Federal Way Symphony Orchestra, the Titanium Sporkestra (Touring Marching Band), and numerous small percussion ensembles and symphonic bands. I have a strong grasp of popular techniques and curriculums, and a very simple method for learning to read and write notation. I can help you ace your audition, move up to first chair, and perform with confidence.

With over 7 years of concert band percussion and 4 years of marching band percussion experience, I teach all levels from absolute beginner, intermediate, advanced, and beyond. All ages welcome! From previously holding several leadership positions in my concert and marching band, I understand what it takes to make yourself the best percussionist you can be. I teach everything from the theory behind it to the practical side. All lessons are focused around what you want accomplish and meeting your specific goals. Most importantly, I'll make sure you enjoy percussion as much as I do! Let's start the fun journey together!

Let's practice percussion by applying patterns to any time of music. Learning by playing along with songs rather than repetitive drills. We can do those practice drills on our own time. More interesting and challenging concepts like clave, rhythms, and improvisation are better items to spend time on! If you like congas, bongos, timbales and drums, let's jam together...