Millersville, MD Percussion Lessons

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.

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

For past 8 years, I've been teaching students Pre K- 8th grade to play percussion instruments to create a rhythm and keep a beat. They were taught to explore different percussion instruments. As a music student, you'll learn about drums, tambourines, xylophones, and other instruments you strike, shake, or rub to make music. You will also learn the types and parts of percussion instruments and then explore how pitch changes based on the size of the air column.

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

I play and teach a variety of percussion instruments, including hand drums (congas, tubano, djembe, bongos), xylophone and other toned percussion, shaker-type instruments, tambourine, guiro, etc.
Percussion instruments are a great way to introduce very young children to playing music. In the past, I taught music classes to toddlers and preschoolers, with an emphasis on percussion. I have also taught percussion to teens and adults.

Teaching percussion instruments typical in a school band or orchestra.

Beginner to intermediate percussion and drum kit; also performance prep for advanced level

Playing drums can be a very rewarding and fun experience. Learning to challenge yourself to become a better percussionist and musician is something I have a strong passion for. I love helping anyone at any level become the drummer of their dreams. Together, we will learn how to play, perform, read and compose music, as well as explore many different styles and genres of music. We will be hitting tons of different instruments that make some really wacky noises; while ensuring that every step along the journey is challenging and enjoyable.

Hello! I have been a drummer for 12 years now of my life. I grew up playing for concert bands in high school and have learned great technique and a good foundation in playing beginning-intermediate stick drum pieces, hand drums, as well as auxiliary percussion instruments (which i love!). I can help teach and practice any sheet music in these areas whether being prepared for a concert band, adjudication, or for personal use. I play a drumset as well for worship, personal use, and music production which I can also give pointers to! (I can also bring my electronic drumset to you for additional fee).