Percussion Lessons in Ellicott City. Amazing Teachers.

I have taught drum set, snare drum technique and percussion for over 25 years. The majority of students study with me for years. Several of my students have gone on to major music schools such as Berklee College of Music. Several students are working with major recording acts such as Linkin Park, Adam Lambert, Paul McCartney and others.

I can teach set playing as well as concert percussion, including classical snare, marimba, vibraphone, etc.

Teaching percussion instruments typical in a school band or orchestra.

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

Coming from 15+ years' experience learning, interpreting, & performing music; 7+ years recording, & 6+ years teaching, you can expect from me an enjoyable, streamlined lesson to help strengthen your musical understanding & ability to further utilize your love for music. I specialize in classical, jazz fundamentals, rock/pop, recording, composition, & live performance. I'm fairly well versed in many other genres, so I can easily meet your preferences across the board. Cultivate a deeper relationship with your instrument & unlock your potential! :)

Drums or bells.