Drum Lesson Locations:
Mobile Music Lessons available at your home or for your home school group!
- Save your gas and time, I will come to you!
- Acoustic drum set with cymbals, plus variety of hand drums and instructional material provided for each lesson
- $30/half hour or $50/hour (friends or siblings may split time)
Drum Lessons Include:
- Drum set instruction and/or hand percussion (cajon, djembe, doumbek or tabla)
- All levels and styles including Rock, Jazz, Classical, Country, Blues, Gospel – I will teach you according to your interests.
- Basic Drum Rudiments – these are the building blocks that all drummers should know!
- Understanding theory – I will help you or your child understand music – not just memorize notes.
Benefits of Playing:
- Improve sight reading and improvisational skills.
- I can help your child prepare for auditions at La Villa School of the Arts, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, as well as for marching band or drum line.
Keyboard or Piano Lessons:
- Beginning Keyboard Lessons – although my forte is percussion and music theory, I am knowledgeable on piano and keyboard and can offer you or your child a good foundation. If you reach a point where you are ready to advance to a higher level, I can refer you to a qualified instructor.
Need a drummer for your gig?
- Available to play solo or with your group – weddings, events, private parties, and more!
- Rock, Jazz, Country, Blues, R&B, Funk, Alternative Rock, and Indie
- High skill level
- Dependable, punctual, and responsible for all musical equipment
Past and Current Musical Projects:
- Percussionist for Ken Anoff's Time To Drum (World Fusion Percussion Ensemble, 2015-current)
- Percussionist for Urban Oasis (Ambient Meditation Music, 2015)
- Drummer for So Intense (Psychedelic Folk-Rock band, 2012-2013)
- Drummer for Laurel Lee and the Escapees (Alternative Country Group, 2008-2010)
Additional Experience:
- Graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts – Percussionist for Symphonic Band
- Scored Level 5 (highest rating) on Music Theory AP test
Teaching Experience
- Currently instruct elementary through high school students (private lessons)
- Environmental educator for Catalina Environmental Leadership Program, Catalina Island, California. Taught elementary, middle and high school students, 2012 – 2014
- Drum Rhythm and Movement Workshop, North Florida School for Special Education
- Paralounge Drum Gathering, Ocala, Florida, Advanced Hand Drumming Workshop
- Youth Leader for Yosemite Conservation Corps Summer Trailbuilding Program
|