I majored in music at the University of Minnesota, where I played solo drums in the concert band and jazz ensemble, playing behind Urbie Green at Carnegie Hall in 1975. I also hold a Masters Degree from the New England Conservatory of Music, and was for six years an instructor at Boston’s world-famous Berklee College of Music. While teaching at Berklee, I was named a Massachusetts Artists Fellow in Jazz Composition. and also published two advanced drum methods: Virtuoso Studies for the Drum Set, and Four Way Fusion for the Modern Drummer. I also self published two snare drum methods, entitled Technical Studies for Snare Drum. While tea...

Drums and percussion lessons. beginning to intermediate. Drum set, percussion, Highland drumming, marching snare and more. Learning can be fun! At my home or at yours.

I have been learning 20th century techniques is electronic sound art as well as a traditional classical education. I am completing my bachelors in composition from St. Cloud university this fall and will be going to Berkeley online school of composition immediately the following year.I will be Persuing a doctorates degree in film scoring and sound design. I have been composing music for over ten years at this point and have knowledge in many different styles. I also play percussion, piano, and guitar as tools for my composition. I love music so much and I want to spread that same joy for music in everyone of my students. I enjoy seeing the ...

Looking for drum lessons that actually fit you? Whether you're just picking up sticks or looking to sharpen your skills, I offer personalized drum instruction that meets you where you're at—and keeps things fun along the way. I’ve spent years on stages, in studios, and behind the scenes in the music industry, so I know what it takes to grow as a drummer and a musician. As a Berklee College of Music grad and full-time professional drummer, I tailor each lesson to your goals, learning style, and musical taste—no cookie-cutter curriculum here. From groove basics to advanced technique, I’ll help you build confidence, creativity, and killer chops