About
I have been playing dums for fourteen years and teaching for two. I provide affordable, quality lessons tailored to the desires of the student, with a focus on teaching you how to teach yourself.
I am proficient at drum set in a variety of genres, as well as rudimental snare drum. I have degrees from Finger Lakes Community College in Music and in Technology of Audio recording.
I am comfortable teaching from entry level to advanced level drum techniques. I also can teach the fundamentals of how to start recording your own drum parts for your own music
I can host lessons in Sodus, NY or in Rochester, NY. I also do house calls at extra cost, depending on distance.
It is extremely fulfilling to watch a student develop skills you have taught them; as well as gain self-confidence by doing so. Not only do I enjoy helping others, explainging things to students helps calrify my own understanding of the fundamentals of drumming.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
At the first lesson, I like to sit down, have a conversation with them about drumming and their previous experience, as well as getting to know the person themselves.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have two degrees from Finger Lakes Community College.
Music Theory and Performance (Drumset)
Technology of Audio Recording
I have relevant previous work experience as a Drum instructor at the Webster Music Store, and as a studio musician at Finger Lakes Community College.
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
$20 For a half hour
$25 for an hour
How did you get started teaching?
I started showing my friends and bandmates the fundamentals because they asked, and I enjoyed that, so I applied to some local music store jobs and got hired, and now I have had regular students for over a year.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with children as young as 6 just learning an instrument for the first time, to early high schoolers, to adult hobbyists as old as their 60s.
Describe a recent event you are fond of.
I took a lesson from one of my favorite drummers in the world, and one of the best on the planet-Thomas Pridgen. It was both humbling and inspiring to see him effortessly outpace me, but to watch myself still absorb what he was teaching fairly quickly.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Find a teacher that makes the skill you are learning fun, and not like a chore. You'll stick with it a lot longer and get a lot better if you enjoy it.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What are your needs, and how can the teacher best meet them? What is your reason for playing drums?