Drum Lessons & Classes in Minor

Whether you're just starting out, wanting to learn Led Zeppelin, Foo Fighters, or even Taylor Swift repertoire, maybe you're preparing for band or college auditions, or just simply looking to broaden your playing with different styles like jazz, latin, etc., I am here to guide you and help you develop the necessary skills!

I have been teaching drumset for over 15 years. My lessons focus on applying technique and reading, with snare reading exercises and learning popular songs. Lessons will adjust according to the student's level, pace, and goals.

My goal for my students is to have an understanding on how to use their instrument, develop versatility, discover who they are as a musician, become independent learners, while having fun along the way!

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.

Beginning to Intermediate Drum lessons and beats that are actually used in today's and yesteryear's "hit songs".

It's no secret, drums is the backbone or "foundation" to any hit song.

I break down drumming to its most basic rudiments so that you will grow by leaps and bounds instead of just crawling along.

You have to walk before you can run so getting it right initially is very important to moving forward and getting you playing your favorite songs quickly and accurately..

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.

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.

Learn the basics. Work on coordination of hands and feet.

I love teaching a balance of having fun on drums with building technique and knowledge to deepen and mature the fun as the student grows.

Any style of music is covered, what do YOU want to play? At the same time, a solid grounding in the fundamentals is a focus, to give the student an unlimited creative palette to draw from.

I studied with Gary Chester, Ed Soph and Frankie Malabe (Latin rhythms for drum set).
Have been playing for 51 years, and have played shows on Broadway.
Can teach all rudiments, reading, and hand and foot control, plus coordination. Also can teach a wide variety of drumming styles.

I HAVE BEEN PLAYING DRUMS SINCE 3 YEARS OLD AND HAVE PLAYED AND RECORDED WITH MANY BIG NAME SINGERS AND PLAYERS OF INSTRUMENT OF CLASSIC ROCK AND REGGAE HITS .
I HAVE HAD THE GREAT EXPERIENCE OF LESSONS FROM SOME OF THE BEST DRUMMERS IN THE WORLD.
I TEACH FEEL AND TONE AND HOW TO GET THE BEST SOUND OUT OF YOUR DRUMS AND HOW TO LISTEN TO THE SONG AND HOW TO DO EVERYTHING THE RIGHT WAY SO THAT YOU CAN GET THE MOST FROM DRUMMING AS A CAREER OR HOBBY! I PLAY LUDWIG DRUMS AND PAISTE CYMBALS AND REMO HEADS VIC FIRTH AND REGAL STICKS. I CAN TEACH DRUMS TO ANY AGE ANY LANGUAGE ITS ABOUT HAVING FUN!