Private lessons with top Percussion instructors near Lakeland, FL

I have my degree from The Eastman School of Music and have played rock and roll for decades. My joy is bringing people to music and music playing. As Music is an infinite language it has always been an eternal joy to teach and relate to my beloved students what music can say to them and what they can convey to others. *** Lesson Details *** "If music is not fun it is useless" I urge my students to play their instruments not practice! I will teach music theory as I teach you any style or all styles. Patience is the key and I am constantly filled with it. You will progress as you learn the ins and outs of your instrument and music. *** Studio Equipment *** Room setup for lessons, with small keyboard and instruments. Ample parking available, parents can sit in on lessons and waiting area available. *** Travel Equipment *** The student is expected to provide the instrument including full keyboard or piano. *** Specialties *** all

Able to teach effective techniques for all percussion from Glockenspiel, Cajon, Bongos, Congas, Djembe, etc. Bring your drum and we will make magical rhythms.

I can help students who are wanting to be in marching band and symphonic/orchestra. I have hand drums and various auxiliary percussion instruments, including tambourines, triangle, shakers, maracas, claves, a cabasa, etc. I also have a xylophone for students who want to learn mallet instruments, and I am well familiar with both the Burton and Stevens grips. I can help those who are wishing to compete in band contests, as well.

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

Teaching percussion instruments typical in a school band or orchestra.

I've got a drum set, a djembe, and a dumbek in my studio. Along with many shakers, a wooden fish, lots of sticks, tambourines.... We can start at the beginning of counting to four or work out of the the book Pure Rhythm by Adam Rudolph if you are really into advanced Polyrhythms.

Congas, Hand Percussion and Frottoir (Zydeco Washboard).

Scholastic methods and rudiments, sight reading, timing, dynamics, and all of the fundamentals for percussion in concert band, marching band, drum corps, and orchestra.