Drums with Lars J.

Lars is well-versed in a variety of musical styles, and his demeanor is well suited for teaching and interacting with anyone who might cross his path. I would highly recommend Lars as a private drum instructor.

My son has taken other music lessons in the past and never come out of the lesson with the joy and excitement to get to work and practice as he does after working with Lars. I have seen his skills improve dramatically in a short time to the point where he moved from a beginning percussionist in his high school band for the very first time to first chair of his instrument. He is motivated to create music as well as practice the exercises Lars gives him. He is constantly talking about what Lars has taught him and has been passing on his new skills and knowledge to students he is helping at school. My favorite part of the lesson is coming in at the end and hearing the excitement about the music they are working on from both my son and Lars. I often suspect that Lars is having as much fun as he is! That is invaluable. My son grew up with both parents performing and practicing around him and nothing ever got him as excited about music as this time working with Lars.

Lars has been my teenage son's drum kit instructor for over two years now. My son's passion and ability for music has increased ten-fold in this time. Lars is versatile, reliable and organized. He also communicates well with my boy who is very quiet. Check him out!