Study with me

This is your journey!

Private lessons are the best way to get the personalized attention you need to move past current barriers in your playing. In your private lessons we'll use the music you love and expand your repertoire to help you discover and develop the foundation skills required to play the way you want to sound. We'll explore natural body mechanics, the importance of relaxation, and develop an understanding of how the techniques you learn in one genre can benefit others. And don't be surprised if you notice the benefits of your drumming practice having positive effects on other areas of your life!

In-person and online options available

Each lesson comes with:

• Detailed notes of the techniques and methods we covered in the lesson

• Rhythmic notation with written-in counts for the upcoming week's practice
  

• Personalized video tutorials

Preparing for college auditions?

I've helped numerous students successfully prepare for college auditions including: choosing and rehearsing repertoire, preparing solos, reading and writing notation, sight-reading and ear training, and learning unfamiliar rhythmic styles.
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I specialize in drum set and Afro-Cuban percussion (congas, bongo), and auxiliary percussion (chekere, bells, clave, palitos) and work in a wide range of genres including, but not limited to blues, afro-beat, Afro-Cuban, Afro-Caribbean, jazz, rock, pop, and R&B.

Clave class evolved out of practices I developed while playing congas with clave played on a foot pedal. From this practice I noticed a big difference in my rhythmic accuracy and how I hear and understand the relationships between rhythms. In this class we study clave, stick patterns, a variety of auxiliary percussion instruments, and congas, to deepen our understanding of the relationships that make Afro-Cuban rhythms so powerful.

Classes are welcoming and social. After all, this is supposed to be fun!

Mystic Drumz is an interactive show and workshop for kids 1-12yo that takes you on an around-the-world musical adventure, meeting animal friends along the way. Use your body to explore the world of vibration and sound as you help Larry the Frog solve mysteries and find lost friends.

Get your hands on a drum or a shaker in our hands-on percussion orchestra. You may even get turned into a musical space alien. One never knows! One thing is for certain, these shows are high energy and are guaranteed to bring smiles, laughter, and unique musical edutainment.

Use the contact form to send an inquiry about booking, pricing, and available shows.