Private Lessons - in person or online via Zoom.

I believe private lessons are VITAL to the success of the current percussion student in both the public and private school systems. The area of percussion is so large that most school situations, even with a full-time percussion instructor, cannot accommodate all areas adequately during the school hours. This can be especially true at the beginner level, when the learning experience is most important! These foundations need to be strong to build upon for the future success of the student!

 

Here is an example of what being a "school" percussionist entails.  Most of these areas should be introduced at an early stage (because of the way schools are set up) and then built upon continuously through the school years.

 

Basic Stroke Fundamentals

Note and Rhythm Reading

Sight Reading- accuracy and speed

Drum Rudiments

Scales/Mallet Exercises

Concert Percussion Techniques- concert bass, snare, tambourine, triangle, cymbals, timpani...the list goes on and on

Rudimental Techniques/ Marching Drumline preparation

Solo Performances

All-District/ All-State etude preparation

Percussion Ensemble- concert, pop, novelty, marching, small group

Concert Band/ Symphony Orchestra performance

Drum Set Basics - possible jazz band performance

In addition to catering to the "school" percussionist, I can also cater lessons to more specific needs- including drum corps audition prep., high school drumline audition prep., solo performance/ All-State prep., and drum set.