Frenzied Fortress Drums
About
I’ve been playing drums for over 35 years and have provided private lessons for 15 years. My lessons focus not only technique and timing but also on learning the history of drums and the mechanics of the drum set. I feel that by learning about the history of the drums and how drums and percussion products work students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the instrument. Of course if you just would like help in learning a particular song I can help with that as well.
Member of the Sabian Education Network
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Playing an instrument helps in the development of a child's brain and also has a healing element for adults. Helping people, young and old, learn how to play the drums is very satisfying and brings me great joy. Knowing that it may also help people or develop a childs mind is also a great bonus to what I do.
Details
Able to read music
Musical styles
Years experience
Types of drums
Lesson length
Student's age
Student have drums
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
Assess natural ability
work on technique
establish at home lesson plan
work on timing
history of the drum set
mechanics of the drums
learn a song
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
6 years of formal drum and percussion lessons.
Over 30years of playing drums.
15 years of lessons.
member of the Sabian Education Network
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
standard pricing is $35 for a 30 minute lesson at my home studio and $45 for an hour lesson at my studio.
$40 for 30 minute lesson at alternate location with your equipment. Or $50 for 1 hour session at alternate location with your equipment.
$55 for half hour lesson at alternate location with my equipment.
$70 for one hour lesson at alternate location with my equipment.
How did you get started teaching?
When my son was 3 years old I began teaching him how to play. From there I began teaching other students. My son is now in his senior year and is the section leader on his high school drum line and an accomplished percussionist in his own right.
What types of students have you worked with?
All ages with a focus on beginners.
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
think through your goals.
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
What do you want to accomplish?
What is your ultimate goal (i.e. learn a song, learn proper technique, learn to play fast, be the best drummer in the world)?
What do you know already?
What materials do you need?