Private Drum Lessons for All Skill Levels
My goal is to make exciting and inspiring lessons to teach you how to play your favorite music as quickly as possible. We will learn all the necessary ideas, techniques, and fundamentals to make that a reality!
What's included
Meets on Demand
schedule meetings as needed55 mins
per sessionTeacher support
Homework
1-2 hours per week. I will assign out skill appropriate exercises, songs, and practice routines, most of which will require time outside of the class to accomplish. I generally recommend 1 - 2 hours a week of practice, but exceptions can be made.Class Experience
Beginner - Advanced Level
In these private tutoring sessions, we will cover all the fundamentals, techniques, and general musicianship skills needed in order to play and create your favorite kinds of music. Since each students skill level varies greatly, I will need to do an initial assessment before determining an exact curriculum for each particular student. I generally focus on technical ideas in the beginning of the class, such as rudiments, snare pieces, and coordination exercises, then lead into more musical based ideas as the class progresses. This can be anything from studying the greats that came before us, learning their music, working on your own original music, soloing, showmanship, or any other subjects the student wishes to cover. Since this is a private one on one class, student participation is HIGHLY encouraged. Since we're learning an art form, understanding what the students end goal and what their motivations are is very important to the process. I will ask a lot of questions regarding what kind of music the student wants to play so I can tailor my curriculum accordingly. If you have no idea what kind of music you want to play, that's totally fine. A lot of my students don't have a strong artistic direction yet, and i'll act as a guide to help you find yours!
Other Details
Supply List
This all depends on the individual students skill level and musical direction. For people just starting out, I recommend purchasing A Funky Primer for the Rock Drummer ($12 on Amazon) and the Vic Firth Elementary Snare Drum Method ($23 on Amazon).
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
There are a couple books I recommend, but it all depends on the skill level of the player. For instance, I recommend the Funky Primer for the Rock Drummer to most beginner/ intermediate players, as well as the Vic Firth Elementary Snare Method. Neither text is NEEDED to participate, but it will facilitate the process.
Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional drum teacher based in Florida and have taught for nearly 10 years now. I have experience teaching over 1000 students from all skill levels, age ranges, and genres. I've played in my own original bands, cover bands, worked as a session drummer, and release music regularly with my own original project.
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Live 1-on-1 Lessons
$35
per sessionMeets on demand
55 min
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18