I teach students the foundations of rhythm and playing together, keeping it fun and interesting. I meet the student where they are at skill wise and move them forward from there. I bring in a lot of influence of drumming styles from around the world. I have been performing and reaching for over 25 years.

I have 30 years of successful experience as a certified public school band director in the Chicago area. I have a masters degree in music as well. My bands have received first division and superior ratings throughout the Midwest, and I received a "Key Contributor" award from my school. I use my experience and knowledge to provide a fun, engaging, and rewarding experience for my students! I absolutely love teaching music and helping people enjoy playing band instruments! Helping my students grow and improve is very meaningful for me, and I thoroughly enjoy seeing the joy and excitement in my students as they learn to play! Each lesson I ...

Tambor Chicago is focused on promoting the proliferation of Afro-Cuban folkloric music to diverse audiences. We offer private studies, group classes, and full length performance showcasing Afro-Cuban drumming, song, and dance. Our lessons cover conga, bongo, bata, timbales, drum set, and more. Come learn these complex instruments with down-to-Earth teaching to meet your own pace and goals.

Hands on experience with live performance as well as studio sessions. Over twenty years working within the music industry and over fifteen years of touring experience. I am well versed in percussion/drums, bass guitar, turntables, and music production. I enjoy the look on someones face when they learn something musically and get excited about that moment of the experience.

I teach drum lessons to kids age 10 up to adults. Any skill level is welcome from complete beginner to advanced. My goal as a teacher is to help you gain a solid foundation of the essentials, technique, rudiments, hand / foot coordination, reading music and also learning by ear. Having these things as a skill set will enable you to learn any style of music you want and achieve your musical goals. I have over 35 years of playing and performing experience, including a degree in classical percussion from Wheaton Conservatory of Music. I have also played in rock bands, both touring and recording as well as jazz and classical settings over the...

Drum Chicago, founded in 2011, is renowned for providing both private and small group drum-set and percussion lessons to children and adults in and around Chicago, Illinois. They offer more than just music lessons, with programs that teach students to write original music and understand the dynamics of the music business. Their skilled and experienced staff, all professional musicians themselves, are committed to imparting their profound knowledge and insights from their personal touring and music management experiences. Drum Chicago also extends its services to local schools, assisting in finding percussion teachers for various music-related