Teaches online
Teaches Beginner, Intermediate
Age: 5+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2006
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
About Tim K.
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***Now available to teach Nationwide via SKYPE!!!***
My name is Tim and I have been drumming for 22 years. I hold a Bachelor of Music degree in Jazz Studies from Sacramento State University and I teach and perform a wide array of styles: JAZZ, ROCK, HIP-HOP, FUNK, BRAZILIAN, AFRO-CUBAN and CLASSICAL SNARE. Beginners and beyond are welcome. I will teach you all you need to know, no matter what your skill level. The lessons are made to be fun! That is what music should be anyway...fun!
You will benefit from lessons with me by not only having fun and playing along with your favorite songs, but you will also learn how to read drum music, which will offer you so many more opportunities once you go out into the musical world.
*** Lesson Details ***
***Now available to teach Nationwide via SKYPE!!!***
My style is pretty much right down the middle between laid back and always pushing my students. What I mean by pushing is that I always encourage, in a positive way, my students to Keep PRACTICING! Practice is one of the most important things while taking lessons. Students cannot get too far by not practicing. It just doesn't work that way.
I use a combination of simple rhythm books, drum set books, and listening and playing along with music. After 3-6 months of lessons with me, you should be able to play along with some of your favorite songs, and be decent at doing some simple sight reading out of books.
Please note: I have time available in the evening on my calendar, but that is only for traveling to a student's house. During the day, my studio is available.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Room w/ drum set, practice pads, music stands, seating for parents.
*** Travel Equipment ***
Student should have a drum set if lessons are at their house. I can provide sticks, brushes, etc.
*** Specialties ***
I teach jazz, rock, hip-hop, Latin, Afro-Cuban, funk, New Orleans second line, and classical snare.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Burnaby Way
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9:30 AM-1 PM
2 PM-3 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Friday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$37
60 minutes
$45
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11 Reviews
Elizabeth Gruskin
Student's home
He is patient and supportive. I'm really enjoying being introduced to the drums.
Posted Sep 20, 2016
Antonia
Teacher's studio
Tim is a patient instructor who caters to his students. He gave my husband
strong foundational skills for reading music notation to build upon. He
also clearly demonstrates how the instrument should be played from simple
to more complex syncopated rhythms. I am very pleased with the improvement
of my husband's ability to play drums from an instructor with extensive
knowledge and expertise. I would highly recommend Tim for lessons in any
genre of music
Posted Feb 5, 2016
Debbie Signorello
Student's home
Tim has been working with my 15 year old son for several months now! My son has made great improvements and enjoys Tim's lessons! Tim is always prompt and ready to work! It is really awesome that he comes to our house for lessons!!
Posted Dec 21, 2015
Experience
Drum Teacher
Jun, 2009 - PresentSelf
Teaching drums to wide array of ages and abilities.
Drum Teacher
Apr, 2009 - May, 2011Earthtone School of Music
Contract drum teacher at private music school.
Education
Bachelor of Music - Jazz Studies
Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2010Sacramento State University
Bachelor of Music
Aug, 2006 - Jun, 2010Sacramento State University
Certifications
Bachelor of Music
Jun, 2010Sacramento State University
Bachelor degree in music
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
Tim's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Burnaby Way
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
9:30 AM-1 PM
2 PM-3 PM
Tuesday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Wednesday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Thursday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Friday
9:30 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$37
60 minutes
$45
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