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Aaron C.

Aaron C.

4.9
(52)

Teaching percussion instruments typical in a school band or orchestra.

Private Lessons
Online
$25.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Cameron D.

Cameron D.

4.6
(13)

Learn drums, or prepare for percussion or marching band auditions!

Private Lessons
Online
$30.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Davi M.

Davi M.

5.0
(5)

Drum set, Classical and World Percussion of all styles!

Private Lessons
Online
$30.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Thomas H.

Thomas H.

5.0
(3)

Hello Students/Parents I am an energetic, enthusiastic teacher who cares deeply about the student's musical learning experience. My music studies began in Louisville with well-regarded teachers John Roy (drumset) and Rick Mattingly (percussion). I later studied music at Bellarmine College and the University of Louisville School of Music. As a professional musician I have shared the bandstand with countless masters of jazz, rock and blues. A partial list includes legend jazz guitarist Jimmy Raney, vocalist Helen Hume (sang with Count Basie), local guitar legend Jeff Sherman, rhythm and blues group Backstreets, and many more. My hope is that my passion for music, experience, enthusiasm, and caring attitude will be a winning combination for my students. *** Lesson Details *** You can expect a teacher who is dedicated to helping the student realize his or her potential. My preference is to combine music reading, technique, and real-world playing experience; encouraging progress, but working at the student's pace. Reading music is important to the music student--since it is the language all of us musicians use. Some students may not care to read, and that is okay. We can work on technique and specific drum styles and patterns. All students are welcome to bring their music preferences to our lessons but I will usually attempt to expand the student's repertoire. Lesson materials include: method books covering reading, styles, technique; specific songs suggested by either student or teacher; and materials written by the teacher. *** Studio Equipment *** Lessons in nice office studio which is located on the first floor of our Highlands home. Full keyboard available for the piano lessons. *** Travel Equipment *** The student will need to have his/her instrument. I will provide music samples and method books or list of books the student should buy. Drum set, drums pads, and/or electronic drum set, xylophone, and percussion instruments supplied in teacher's studio. *** Specialties *** My strongest genres include jazz, jazz rock, latin jazz, rock, blues, and country but I teach others as well. I help the student build on the basics, creating a strong foundation, and then we branch out... .

Private Lessons
Online
$30.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Andrew B.

Andrew B.

5.0
(18)

Learn any precussion instrument in no time.

Private Lessons
Online
$45.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Nicole C.

Nicole C.

4.8
(173)

TEMPO, RHYTHM, BEATS. OH MY!!! Get ready to rock and roll with an experienced drummer!

Private Lessons
Online
$28.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Murray P.

Murray P.

4.9
(128)

In these lessons our focus is mainly on hand drumming, teaching the student techniques and styles for various styles of hand drums from around the world including; Cajon, Bongos, Congas, Djembe, etc... - Develop good time keeping skills by playing with a metronome or click track or all ready recorded music - Study basic hand strokes specific to the student’s type of drum - Learn proper hand position - Gain knowledge of the origins and history of various types of hand drums - Play and read rhythms specific to the student’s type of drum - Learn the proper way to hold and position drums

Private Lessons
Online
$35.00/30mins
Percussion
Percussion
Karen D.

Karen D.

4.5
(45)

Percussion lessons with a highly qualified and experienced teacher

Private Lessons
Online
$40.00/30mins
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Nicole is great! She's very patient

Raz (Percussion lessons with Nicole C.)

Great working with Mr. Piper.

Tamaro (Percussion lessons with Murray P.)

My son said Mr Murray was fun and very nice. He did not get upset when my son made a mistake which my son was happy about. My son is really looking forward to more lessons with Mr. Murray and excited

Nathaniel (Percussion lessons with Murray P.)

Murray is skilled at teaching and a talented artist. He's also creative when the student comes with special creative project - he would understand your artistic interest and adjust the lesson and appr

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