Drumset Lessons
I offer monthly subscription-based, or one-off lessons tailored to each individual student. Lessons can cover anything from stick control methods, to pro studio techniques.
WHO I AM
I'm an accomplished professional drummer, and university-trained music educator with a wide variety of international touring, and studio recording experiences in many drumming styles including Jazz, Hip Hop, Acid Jazz, Punk, Rock, Blast Beats, Country, Blues, Americana, and Funk, with a dedicated focus on Afro-cuban, Brazilian, African, Reggae, and Ska rhythms.
I deeply value the opportunity to teach music and pass along my musical experience & understanding. Connecting with my students, watching them overcome challenges, and developing the ability to express themselves artistically is the most meaningful thing that can happen for a teacher. That's my goal with every student and at every lesson. Music is my life-long passion. I love learning, and understand that cultivating the creative and artistic sensibilities involved in mastering an instrument can be an invaluable experience that affects all aspects of a student's life.
Monthly Lesson Rate:
A limited number of sliding scale rates are available - please feel free to ask.
$300 - 50 minutes per week of one on one lesson time.
One-Off Lesson Rate:
60 minutes - $75.
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&b, Gospel, Musical Theater, Latin, Funk, Hip Hop, Electronic, Salsa, Showtunes, Spirituals, Reggae, Merengue, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk, Avant-Garde.
Location: Online or Local Studio
Ages: 5-80
My Training:
Bachelor Degree: University of Colorado Denver
1990 - 2012: Los Angeles Studio Musician
1990 - 2012: Internationally Touring Drummer
1999 - 2014: Full-Time Buddhist Meditation Teacher
2012 - Present: Studio and Live Performance Drummer
2020 - 2022 International Coaching Federation Certified Coach ( in progress )