Top Drum Lessons for Kids in Ewa Beach, HI

Learn to play the drums quickly!!!!

From how to hold a stick and drum rudiments through reading advanced from music and playing to a click track

I've played drums all my life. I can play many kinds of drums, but Afro-Cuban Percussion is my specialty.

I play drum set, congas, timbales, shekere, guiro, maracas, piano, guitar.

I can't wait to share my knowledge and passion for the drums with you! I am a professional drummer who performs with different artists and band in New York City and Brooklyn. Every lesson, students will get 100% of my undivided attention as I strive to give each student the exact tools they need to succeed. Beginners will develop stick control & the skills and the coordination it takes to play the drums. More advanced students will enjoy exploring a diverse array of styles, improving reading and developing a posture and technique that will take them to the next level. I emphasis playing in a way that is healthy and comfortable for the hands and bodies. The exact objectives of lessons will also take into consideration the goals of the individual student.

With over 20 years of performance experience and over 5 years of teaching, I'm here to guide you through your playing! By focusing on reading and writing, timing,
playing techniques and coordination...I can get you to play some of your favorite songs! Providing a relaxing and encouraging drum lesson is key to getting the most out of learning! So if you are ready to step it up, reach out and let's play!

I am a professional drummer and educator with 26 years experience teaching and performing. My background includes live/session experience in multiple styles and musical genres, including pop, rock, jazz, funk, fusion, latin and electronic, in additional to compositional study and theory.

We will design our lessons together as student and teacher, and I am able to adapt my teaching style to each students' specific needs and abilities. Learn the fundamentals while playing along with your favorite songs! Advance your skills in a comfortable setting, with lots of encouragement and support.

I have experience with all ages and abilities, including students with physical and intellectual disabilities.

I have been teaching private drum lessons and band clinics for 9 years. I specialize in drum set, but I also teach hand drumming and concert percussion. I have been playing professionally since the age of 16 in musical theater, pop, jazz, rock, and metal bands. I have a master’s degree in drum set performance from New England Conservatory, and an undergraduate degree in music education from University of New Hampshire.

Been teaching for 8+ years.

I have had 19 years of extensive training behind the drum set and all general percussion instruments such as: mallet instruments, timpani, snare drum, and auxiliary percussion. I received my BA in general music with a focus in percussion from Brevard College. I have been a guest in the Spartanburg Symphony Orchestra as well as many church orchestras/ensembles across the south east. I am a full time musician with thousands of hours of field experience as well as a large amount of teaching experience in people ages 5-40.