Granby, CT Drum Lessons

I teach various styles of music including, jazz, fusion, funk, latin,and rock. I teach rudiments and classical drum technique utilizing various method books in order to facilitate proper technique, coordination,chart reading, and overall musicianship.

I am a percussionist/drummer located in Windsor Locks, CT. I have been playing drums since I have been seven years old and have been teaching for 11 years. I have played all over the world and have taught students as young as four all the way to fifty years old as well as teaching at Boston University. I have my bachelors in percussion from Indiana University, masters in percussion from Boston University, and graduate diploma in percussion from New England Conservatory.

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.

Expect to learn the fundamentals of drumming including:
-Technique
-Rhythms
-Tuning
-Application of what you learn

I've been playing drum kit for 15 years, incorporating it into my percussion studies in college. I enjoy all of the areas of percussion I have studied and drum kit is at the top of the list. I continually stretch and expand my learning with regard to technique, musicality, and independence.

For anyone starting out at any age, I spend some time doing an "introduction" section. We talk a bit about favorite musical artists, and try to map out a long term goal (ex. learn their favorite artists songs, play with a group, learn a style, etc.). Even if the student does not know right away any particular goal- at least a reason to play the instrument is good enough. From there, we can set attainable goals.

Anyone can feel a rhythm and better yet make one. I want to help bring that out!

As an educator, I strive to provide my students with the tools that they will need to explore the direction that they want to take with their instrument. This can include from enjoying drumming as a hobby, performing in small jazz ensembles, recording electronic and acoustic drums in major recording studios, to performing with a full orchestra! There is literally no limit to what you can do.

My focus is to get hobbyists to enjoy performing drums in the comfort of their own home or with friends, and to have my professionally-minded students go out into the world of performing and recording music. All of these environments are where the ultimate joy of playing an instrument can be expressed.

As a gigging and studio musicians, I understand what it takes to get to the stage or studio, apply oneself in that environment, and come away with a satisfying experience that you can then build upon for the rest of your life.

I can teach beginning drum set for the complete newbie, up to more advanced techniques and rhythms.

With a with 10 years of professional experience and degree from Berklee College of Music, I promise you have you rocking to the beat of your own drum in weeks!

I teach all levels and styles of music, from Orchestral to Jazz to Metal!