Weatogue, CT Drum Lessons

I am very comfortable with all major areas of Percussion: Drumset, Concert Percussion, Marching Percussion, Latin Percussion, Steel Pan, Percussion Ensemble. I work to find effective ways to have people discover their hidden talents and show them how to build skills to play at whatever level they want.

Rhythm is one of the essential elements of music. A background in drumming can help you to better understand any instrument.

I have been playing drum kit and percussion for over fifteen years and teaching for about 12. I've played a little bit of everything - pop, rock, punk, hip-hop, ska/reggae, blues, jazz, and even musical theater. I'm happy to share my skills and expertise with drummers of all ages and skill levels (lessons at my studio will be on electronic kit).

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.

Teaching students how to play with bands and read music are both important. I've played over 27 years and taught over 17 of those years. Grooves, coordination, reading and soloing are all aspects of what I teach from mostly my own books. I combine having fun with the commitment of practicing into a well rounded learning experience. I have recitals for students to show off their talents 1-2 times yearly. I'm versatile in teaching new drummers or advanced students. I look forward to our lessons.

Playing drums has always been close to my heart. I want to help you find your voice behind the kit, and to share this special craft with you. From beginning drummers to advanced level players, I will help you learn to express yourself on this miraculous instrument. We will have a LOT of fun doing it.

A combination of working on technique/theory such as proper sticking, paradiddles, and working with a metronome. I emphasize the metronome and think its important to be practicing with it consistently. I'm into a variety of different music and am open to teaching what the student wants to learn. We'll also incorporate reading, listening, and free play. A well rounded approach that will get you confident hold a proper groove with steady time.

I have been professionally teaching for over 10 years. I love to make my Drum lessons as fun as can be by teaching my students their favorite songs and help them put together drum covers! For the older and more advanced students I help get them into bands, and book gigs so they can enjoy the experience of being a professional live drummer. I love to help guide my students to their musical goals and aspirations. I teach all levels of NYSSMA both for drum set and snare drum, reading music, rudiments, all styles of music, and much much more.