LESSONS

I am comfortable teaching most ages and abilities and do my best to custom tailor my lessons to each student. I do my best to focus on what students want to learn and I am more than happy to work with beginners of all ages.

If your goal is just to learn the basics and have fun playing songs on the drum kit, we can focus on those skills. If you play in a band and need help with songs or parts – or have hit a wall and are ready for some new things to work on – I am happy to focus on the techniques necessary and skills needed to play and be creative in a band situation.

Along with the many students that play in various band situations, I have had students accepted into the music department of SOTA (School of the Arts High School, San Francisco) and the Dick Grove Music School (Los Angeles Music Trade School) and those that have gone on to attend San Francisco State on Music Scholarships and tour with the Paul Green’s School of Rock’s All-Stars.

I am happy to say that I have had more than a few students continue their drum/percussion studies for many years and to go on to play in all sorts of musical situations. I enjoy working with all levels and ages and take pleasure in watching people progress and reach their goals, whatever they might be.

FAQ

  • No experience necessary! I am happy to work with beginners of all ages.

  • I tailor my lessons to your needs, so I will do my best to find things to help improve what you feel are the weaknesses in your playing. If you play in a band and need help with songs or parts – or have hit a wall and are ready for some new things to work on, I can usually help with those sorts of situations.

  • You don’t need ANYTHING to try a drum lesson. I have all of the things you will need at my teaching studio. In fact, it might be better to try a lesson before you purchase anything at all.

    Usually after the first session (if you decide to continue) the best place to start is by buying a pair of sticks and a practice pad. I can advise you in person as to the optimal sizes and styles at our lesson.

    Purchasing a drum kit is a big investment and it is important to make sure that you want to play before you make that investment. Some people are sure BEFORE they come for a lesson – that’s great, too! But if you aren’t, it’s totally fine to do some lessons and try it out before you buy a kit. I have everything we need to play at my studio – you can just bring yourself.

  • If you're considering taking lessons online or enrolling in a course, I've got some additional tips - scroll down to the bottom of this page, you'll get more info/gear ideas here: https://onlinedrumlessons.teachable.com/p/beginner-to-band