Drum Lessons

First one-hour session is a free test drive. Each lesson thereafter is $30 per hour. During the test drive determine if I have the skill sets, personality, methods of teaching, professional musical background and education that you believe will enable you or your child to develop the skills to play the drums. Most importantly tell me what your goals are.

Here are reasons you should call me on 817 937 5518 to schedule the test drive. I have genuinely enjoyed training children (10 yrs.+) and adults, beginners with little or no musical background. Experienced students can direct me to focus training on their specific desires, such as learning to play various rhythms to different time signatures, or help them enhance their drum-fills ability, or orchestrate solo's. Find a teacher that can demonstrate their talent and knowledge, and more importantly explain techniques and the fundamentals of music so the student can understand and apply them. I have over 30 years’ experience ( 25 professional ) and have provided personal one on one training designed for each individual's skill level for over eighteen years. Learn to play the right and "easy way". All instruments require the development of various forms of skill sets. Obviously, the ability to play drums requires independent hand and leg coordination. You need a teacher that can explain and show you how to develop these skills. For a drummer, nothing is more important than being able to keep time and lay down a tight groove. Additionally, training the correct muscles while learning basic drum rudiments is what develops the students stick speed. I will teach either the traditional or matched set hand methods based on the student’s preferences.

A student’s class time and practice time should be rewarding, by making sure occasional frustration is more than compensated for by the progress they realize they are making. That would mean that I should be adept at using bushes as well as sticks. However, what, and how I teach can be applied to all genres of music. The style of music we concentrate on could be Country, Rock, Pop, Latin, Funk, Blues, Smooth and Traditional Jazz, etc. The student's preference of training is always a priority. During the test drive you will not even be asked if you have interest in taking additional lessons. In fact, I recommend that you think about what I have to offer overnight, and what approaches I recommended might be best suited to accomplish your goals. If you do not call me back, I understand that you are considering other options. I will not call you or try to initiate any additional contact with you unless you make another effort to contact me. Would you buy a car before taking a free test drive? Not much to lose, right?

Two lesson process options are available:

1st option:

In person lessons at my home in Keller. Requirements are that you either show me proof that you have completed your covid-19 vaccinations more than two weeks ago or wear a mask when you are in my home.

2nd option:

The process today has been revised to provide for social distancing by using the ZOOM app., with payments accepted only via PayPal. A number of my students prefer this method even though they have had their shots. It conveniently saves time and eliminates transportation costs.

Other considerations that may be of interest of you:

I am flexible with scheduling

You are not expected to pay if you miss a class

You are not required to sign a contract

I offer a free test drive class. (learn about the methods that will be used to ensure that you will make progress and make it a fun experience)

If you decide to use my services electronic payments are accepted via PayPal or cash

I WILL NOT:

• reply to text messages that ask me if I am still available. Why would I pay for an add if not? I will reply to text messages after initial phone conversation.

• contact someone else that you are referring me to

• click on any link someone sends me.