Miami Beach, FL Drum Lessons

albums with various ensembles and bands. In college I already knew from my previous experience that I wanted to teach and pass on the joy that music brought to my life. I studied Music Theory and Jazz and finished my degree in Music Education. I have been teaching all in all for about 14 yrs. And I have enjoyed every minute I have spent with my students learning as much from them, as them from me. I am looking forward to meeting new and eager students who really want to bring their inner music out to share with the rest of us music aficionados! and develop their skills to the peak of their abilities.

*** Lesson Details ***
My teaching method ranges depending on the student. I believe in my experience that everyone learns differently, therefore everyone develops at their own pace. I try to find key strengths in each student and expose this to their advantage, using their abilities to further develop their skills, this method has shown the most promising results and students usually find themselves playing and performing just a couple of months after their first lessons. Part of my method involves a lot of performance and recital opportunities to help break any fears and inhibitions a student may bring with them. Music is about sharing, so an early exposure to this method helps to strengthen and stabilize a core acceptance of a students style and path, giving them and those close to them a very clear picture of their development and achievements.

*** Studio Equipment ***
Has all instruments at both his home and college studio

*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide lesson material, song charts and a progression scale. I require student to have an Instrument and recommended technique literature.

*** Specialties ***
My classical training began in High School with Influences in Segovia, and Romero I studied classical for 4 yrs. and trained in Jazz and Improvisation with performances In Big Band and group ensemble. Also sang and played in the school gospel choir.

****Personal Statement*****

If you needed a reason

There is no question that music touches us instantly and activates images, emotions and memories that linger with us throughout our lives. As a casual listener or an obsessive music elitist, there are times in our lives when we get blown away by a sound so unique our entire body vibrates and resonates with the touch of something out of this world. I can honestly say when this happens to me I feel as close to a spiritual connection than anything I have experienced otherwise. I believe it is these exact events that have triggered my need to be completely involved in the making, performing and consuming of music. The creative process, to me, is the single obvious reason we exist in this world. We create and share, learn and interpret, build on previous ideas and inspire others to perfect upon this process. It is no doubt a very humbling experience to realize you are part of it all. During this process you come to realize how important you are as an Individual, how there is no other vessel like you in this world, nor has there ever been or ever will. You are here now and your voice, your talent, your gift is an instrument to the great choir of the human spirit. No one but you can relate this, a reason to be, to create, to give.

ing. I would prefer to teach lessons at my church that I attend and play at called Iglesia Buenas Nuevas in East Hialeah. But I am also willing meet up with you anywhere within a 25 miles radius of my home address.

Having your own instrument is NECESSARY so students can practice on their own time. At the church I can provide the instruments for the lessons: I have a full four piece drum kit, and a mini grand piano. The church is available to me at all times.

ALL lessons will include sight reading, rhythm, and ear training.

***ESPAÑOL***

Soy un compositor y músico que trabaja actualmente hacia una Bachiller en Composición de Música. He estado tocando la batería y el piano desde que tenía doce años. Yo estaba bajo la instrucción del pianista y compositor: Marc Douyon. He ganado varios concursos de composición.

La música es un lenguaje, una ciencia, un tipo de matemáticas y un arte. No importa de qué ángulo lo mires, es hermoso. Quiero mostrar a otros la alegría de que expresarse a través de la música puede traer.

Y recuerde, no deje de practicar!

*** Detalles de la lección ***

Todo el mundo aprende a su propio ritmo y voy a ajustar mis lecciones de acuerdo al nivel de habilidad de mis estudiantes. Puedo proporcionar el material necesario para las lecciones pero recomendaré libros que ayudaran. Preferiría enseñar lecciones en mi iglesia que es llamada Iglesia Buenas Nuevas en el Este de Hialeah. Pero también estoy dispuesto a reunirse con usted en cualquier lugar dentro de un radio de 25 millas de mi casa.

Tener su propio instrumento es NECESARIO para que los estudiantes puedan practicar en su propio tiempo. En la iglesia tengo los instrumentos para las lecciones: Hay un kit de batería completo de cuatro piezas, y un mini piano de cola. La iglesia está disponible para mí en todo momento.

TODAS LAS lecciones incluirán la lecturas visuales, lecciones de ritmo y el entrenamiento del oído.

2010 - Performances at major venues & festivals throughout Europe, the US, South America and the Caribbean
1992 – 2004 - Appearances on local, national & international television including Telemundo, Univisión, CBS, ABC & NBC 1984 – 1992 - Singing of the National Anthem for US presidents Ronald Reagan & George HW Bush for their major south Florida appearances.

2003 & 2004 - 2 CD's with the band "Ariel" in English & Spanish titled "One" & "Uno".