Drum Lessons & Classes in Fairmount Park

Wide variety of styles/genres:
e.g. Rock, Swing, Latin, etc.
Includes all snare rudiments, as well as full trap-kit exercises.
Familiarization of multiple time signatures.

I want to make sure my students have a good time learning drums but I also want to make sure they learn a lot..! I always make sure to ask my students what they want to learn and what their favorite music is... after that, I figure out what type of lessons to plan out.

Learn to play the drums quickly!!!!

Professional teacher since 2008. Started with a snare drum in fourth grade and never stopped! Alumnus of University of Washington (BM, cum laude, Jazz Studies) + Roosevelt High School. I make sure to teach students what they are most interested in while also providing them with a strong musical foundation they can apply to any path.

My teaching technique is learner-centered. I work with students to help them build a strong vocabulary of drum rudiments and have them apply their newly acquired drumming knowledge to the songs and genres that interest them most. I have found this to be ideal for those at the beginning and intermediate levels. For the advanced drummers out there, I may be able to assist with some minor application of technique or perhaps deviate from standard drumming practices to acquire a fuller awareness of the body's interaction with not only the drumsticks and drum set, but how to maintain total postural awareness.

For those interested in flamenco, I have a lifetime of experience with the rhythms of flamenco, am a professional cajón player, and study/perform flamenco guitar.

I have been professionally teaching the drums for over fifteen years, both privately and at a variety of schools including Northfield Mount Hermon and Deerfield Academy. My teaching method strives to combine requisite skill building work and technical refinement (notably in the areas of rudiments, time keeping, and independence) with a focus on musical implementation of said technique in a variety of settings/genres, and an awareness of how to play with other performers and effectively use your skills to create an evocative (rather than simply challenging or impressive) performance.

A huge part of our lessons will involve listening to and learning how to play a diverse repertoire of music, from contemporary pop, and hip-hop to 70's era funk and soul, to 60's jazz and rock, curated to match each student's interests, while also exploring new material that they may never have had the chance to encounter before. Depending on the student, we may also delve into part-writing for ...

I'm an experienced drum teacher and my main focus is to find out what your goals are and help you achieve them! Lesson with me are tailored to your specific needs in a fun and always musical way. You'll learn rudiments, technique, and reading while playing along to your favorite songs.

I’ve been playing and performing on drum set and percussion for the last 10 years. I’ve been in a touring group named Universal Sigh based out of Athens, GA. I try to give my students a blend of opened minded guidance along with specific techniques and skills that will help them further their musical evolution.

Hello! I have 15 years of experience playing and teaching drums. I am also a drummer in two gigging bands and passionate about getting you on the kit as soon as possible. I tailor every lesson to each student depending on skill level, musical interest, and goals. As a woman, I especially love teaching girls and women.