Drumset Lessons
Lessons are tailored to suit each individual student and can cover anything from stick control methods, pro studio recording techniques, to advanced practices for groove drummers.
WHO I AM
I'm an accomplished professional drummer, university-trained music educator, former Buddhist monk, and a Psychology coach with a wide variety of international touring, and studio recording experiences in all kinds of 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 teach, because connecting with my students, and watching them overcome challenges as they develop the ability to express themselves musically is a profound experience for us both. I like seeing them become stronger people as they develop more self-confidence and creative courage. Music is my life-long passion. I love learning and have seen repeatedly that cultivating the creative and artistic sensibilities involved in mastering an instrument is an invaluable experience that positively affects all aspects of a student's life.
Lesson Rate:
$60 hourly
A limited number of sliding scale rates are available - please feel free to ask.
Location: Online or Local Studio
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
2022 - Present: Certified Positive Psychology Coach