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Percussion with Michael N.

South Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 1999
Masters of Music - Instrumental Conducting
  • 1 Repeated Students

Learn percussion from an expert teacher with 20+ years of experience

Percussion is my primary instrument. I have taught many students on bell kits and a practice pad, but if you have more percussion instruments that is cool. Even auxiliary percussion instruments? Want to talk about proper triangle technique or how to get a great shaker beat or sound? I can help you.

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Teaching Hours

Sunday
4 PM-7 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$38
60 minutes
$50

About Michael N.

4.8
(15)
No need to be nervous before my lessons. I have taught lessons to ages 6 to students in their 70's! My lessons have a comfortable atmosphere where students can be okay learning with mistakes; through trial and error. I always keep a light mood with quick bits of humor. I teach in a relaxing way, but at the same time you may expect to leave with new musical knowledge every lesson. I enjoy showing the connections between music and other areas of study and life. I always finds ways to work a student's personal interests into lessons. I always strive to help students learn how to practice in an efficient and organized way. I am a published composer and active performer/teacher/conductor with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and a Master's Degree in Conducting!

Mike Videos

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minor 3rd descending song reference
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Descending M2: "Yesterday"
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Beginner
Music Interval Song References (for ascending intervals)
Music Theory
04:01
Beginner
PENTATONIC!
Marimba
00:58
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Michael N.

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Easy Way to Play Pentatonic
Music Theory
00:58
Beginner
What Scale is my Handpan?
Music Theory
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Michael N.

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g minor
Music Theory
00:59
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Michael N.

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d minor shapes
Music Theory
00:29
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Michael N.

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A minor Scale Shapes
Music Theory
00:21
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Michael N.

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E minor help
Music Theory
00:25
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Michael N.

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B minor tips
Music Theory
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Michael N.

Michael N.

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15 Reviews
Kelly
Teacher's studio
My son has recently started taking lessons with Mike always look forwards to his percussion lessons. Mike has helped him with improving on many different types of percussion instruments and at the same time makes the lesson fun. Mike is friendly and very helpful with my questions which I really appreciate as a parent.
Posted Sep 23, 2023
Ben
Teacher's studio
Mike has been great theough five lessons. Always reinforcing the basics and letting me work on music that I want to sing as well. I can see and feel the progress and highly recommend these lessons to anyone interested in learning voice.
Posted Aug 24, 2023
Jose
Teacher's studio
First class, Mike is knowleadgable and great to talk to. Looking forward to learn from these classes
Posted Jun 23, 2023
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Experience

Instructor

Aug, 2017 - Present

Milwaukee Area Technical College

I teach music business, film scoring and percussion classes.

UW-Milwaukee Youth Percussion Ensemble Percussion Director

Oct, 2014 - May, 2018

Youth Wind Ensemble

Director of the Youth Percussion Ensemble

Cudahy Percussion Director

Jun, 2013 - Oct, 2013

Cudahy High School

Marching Band Percussion Caption Head

Percussion Coach

Aug, 2011 - Present

High School

- Oversees teaching and coaching of the front pit ensemble for the marching season.

Music Teacher - Drumming & Guitar Class

Jun, 2007 - Aug, 2012

Port Washington-Saukville School District

Created a drumming class called "Turn the Beat Around" and also taught a group guitar class

Private Music Teacher

Jan, 2007 - Present

Private Studio

I have taught private students for over 7 years and I continue to grow my studio skills. From 6 year old children to adults in their seventies, I can work with anyone!

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Music Education

Aug, 2001 - Dec, 2007

University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point

Masters of Music - Instrumental Conducting

Aug, 2009 - May, 2011

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Certifications

General Music Education License

Dec, 2007

State of Wisconsin

Certified to teach ages 0-21

Instrumental Education License

Dec, 2011

State of Wisconsin

Certified to teach instrumental music

Orff-Schulwerk Approach to Music Education

Jul, 2010

University of St. Thomas

Earned my Level I Certification for a great approach to teaching that includes saying, singing, dancing, and playing. Not to mention very cool instruments to learn with!

Awards

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

May, 2001

Port Washington High School

Gunild Keetman Scholarship

Jul, 2010

American Orff Schulwerk Association

Affiliations

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America

Dec, 2002

Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia Fraternity of America (also known as Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, Phi Mu Alpha, or simply Sinfonia) is an American collegiate social[1] fraternity for men with a special interest in music. The fraternity is open to men "who, through a love for music, can assist in the fulfillment of [its] Object and ideals either by adopting music as a profession, or by working to advance the cause of music in America."

College Music Society, The

Dec, 2010

The College Music Society promotes music teaching and learning, musical creativity and expression, research and dialogue, and diversity and interdisciplinary interaction. A consortium of college, conservatory, university, and independent musicians and scholars interested in all disciplines of music, the Society provides leadership and serves as an agent of change by addressing concerns facing music in higher education.

American Volleyball Coaches Association

Dec, 2007

Our mission statement is to advance the sport of volleyball with AVCA coaches at the epicenter of leadership, advocacy and professional development.

National Organization of Women

Dec, 2007

As the grassroots arm of the women’s movement, the National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

National Association for Music Education

Jan, 2007

Founded in 1907, NAfME is among the world’s largest arts education organizations. NAfME advocates at the local, state, and national levels; provides resources for teachers, parents, and administrators; hosts professional development events; and offers a variety of opportunities for students and teachers.

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