Top Drum Lessons for Kids in Darien, CT

All styles/levels. Lessons are designed to meet YOUR needs.

As a percussionist, I play a lot of different drums. Let me know what you're interested in learning and I will teach you!

I provide drum lessons to students of all ages and levels, specifically tailoring my teaching methods to the students needs and goals. I have many years of professional experience as well as a formal education in music. I understand what it takes to further your skills to be able to play the music that inspires you! I received my BFA in Jazz Studies from The Ohio State University graduating in 2014. I've been very fortunate to travel all around the world playing many different styles of music. My past students have been accepted in the Grammy Band Program as well as many prestigious universities throughout the country. I love all music and I'm well versed in many different styles of playing. Music is my passion, and there are always fun, new and exciting things to learn. Whatever your interests are, we will grow as musicians together!

With private teaching experience and a degree in Jazz Composition & Professional Music from Berklee College of Music, Granville adopts the teaching methods of the accomplished performers and educators who instructed him, such as the late Joe Morello(Dave Brubeck), Terri Lyne Carrington (Grammy Award winning artist), Dave DiCenso(Hiromi, Josh Groban) among others.

Granville's curriculum centers on the building blocks; great technique to empower flexibility in his students. He uses methods perfected by Alan Dawson (The Rudimental Ritual), Gary Chaffee (Odd Time Stickings), Sanford A. Moeller (The Moeller Technique), and other great teachers while employing methods he has found successful through his years of teaching.When necessary, music theory elements are employed to teach song form, dynamics and overall musicianship.

Granville is also a composer, producer and touring artist which will aid in creating focused progress if and when the decision to grow in a career direction is ...

Learn a variety of percussion and drum styles with an emphasis on fundamental technique, time/rhythm, and musical expression!

Want to start learning how to play drums? As your teacher, I will focus on all the aspects which make a well-rounded drummer. Each lesson will be customized to both the goals, and the needs of the student. We will cover everything from various styles (i.e. rock, funk, jazz, latin, etc...), to drum technique, to reading, to transcribing, and the list goes on. If you are a beginner looking to build a solid and well-rounded foundation on the drums, then my lessons are for you!

As an international performer/recording artist, I have developed a vast knowledge of drumming in all styles. My students consistently demonstrate their drive to learn by becoming versatile musicians, and therefore are well-equipped to perform music (and make money doing it!).

Travis Roberts have over 30 years experience playing and teaching the steel pan. You will be learning from one of Brooklyn best steel pan teacher, which most of his student are now top players in some of Brooklyn top steelbands.
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So you will be learning from someone with plenty experience

- 9 years of experience teaching all levels:
no matter what level you are, you'll start learning right away!

- classically trained:
proper technique is one of the most important fundamentals for playing an instrument and I'm able to guide you through this along the way.

- touring and performing musician (America, Europe, Africa, Asia)
because of my experience playing live music around the globe, I am not only going to learn you how to play drums. I'm gonna learn you how to make music!

- teaches drums, percussion, harmony, theory and composition