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Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2009
Jazz Studies - Percussion

    Reach YOUR goals with individualized music instruction from an expert

    Experienced teacher and performer of 10+ years. Specialized in percussion, jazz, and music theory. All ages and skill levels welcome! Every student is different and has their unique goals, so I tailor lessons individually to each student. I want you to be excited about learning!

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    4 AM-9 AM
    Tuesday
    4 AM-7 AM
    4:30 PM-7 PM
    Wednesday
    3:30 PM-7 PM
    Thursday
    4 AM-7:30 AM
    7:45 AM-7 PM
    Friday
    4 AM-12:15 PM
    Saturday
    5 AM-11 AM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    60 minutes
    $50

    About Miles D.

    Hi! My name is Miles and I play the drums. I'm very excited help students reach their musical goals, whatever those may be. I can teach drum set, percussion, marching band, jazz, music theory, composition, and more! I pride myself on being flexible, adaptable, and patient.
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    Experience

    Composer/Arranger

    Jan, 2021 - Present

    Self

    Most experience with jazz bands (large and small ensembles) and rock bands. Completed Jazz Arranging I and II and Jazz Composition at Indiana University. Performed a senior recital in 2022 of all original arrangements and compositions (Available on youtube channel)

    Freelance musician

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    Self

    Variety of Groups Jazz big bands, combos, and choirs; marching band; show choirs; musical theater; swing bands; brass bands; new orleans jazz bands; latin jazz ensemble; blues, rock, funk, and country bands; cabaret shows; contemporary christian groups; wind symphony; symphony orchestra; percussion ensemble Variety of Locations Including the Grand Ole Opry and Jazz at Lincoln Center. Frequently gigged in the Indianapolis, Southern Indiana/Kentucky, and Iowa regions.

    Music Educator

    Aug, 2017 - Present

    Self

    Clinician Worked with several high school jazz bands and drum lines, including Kennedy HS in Cedar Rapids, IA and Bloomington North HS in Bloomington, IN. Tutor Worked (both through a school and privately) with several students on music theory, jazz theory, and piano

    Education

    Percussion

    Aug, 2018 - May, 2020

    Kirkwood Community College

    Jazz Studies - Percussion

    Aug, 2020

    Indiana University Jacobs School of Music

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

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