Drum lessons drum set provided

Ashburn VA

Description

I have been playing and teaching drums professionally for over 20 years, and currently offering lessons to beginning and intermediate students of all ages. Lessons can be held at my home studio or your house. Rates will vary by location/distance lessons can be done weekly,biweekly or monthly and are 1/2 hour long. Students will learn to read drum notation, proper sticking techniques, rudiments, odd meter patterns, playing to a click track, creative drum fills and many styles including: rock, funk, fusion, blues, jazz, R&B, etc. WHAT CAN STUDENTS EXPECT? Generally, after just a month of lessons, my students: - Learn how to play one or two of their favorite songs on drums. - Are able to read basic rhythm patterns and notation. - Learn the fundamentals of music and drums. - Have confidence in their instrument. Here are some great benefits to taking drum lessons at an early age: - BETTER IN SCHOOL- Studies have shown that kids learning music tend to score higher in standardized tests (i.e. SAT's) and achieve better grades. Studies also show that learning music reduces the chance of kids dropping out of school. - DISCIPLINE- Because of the transparency of mistakes made in music, students more quickly learn the concept of having to work hard in order to achieve a good performance. - TEAMWORK- Jamming with other musicians is a team sport. In order to put on a great show, students must be able to work as a cohesive team both on and off stage. - CONFIDENCE- Music helps with self-expression. When kids learn to express themselves they start to find their identity which ultimately leads to more confidence. - SOCIAL SKILLS- Music requires that students communicate their ideas to their instructors and bandmates on an ongoing basis. This is especially true in a band setting. - OPEN-MINDEDNESS- Since music is universal it helps kids relate and open their mind to other cultures and ethnicities. Learning how to play drums is not only fun and exciting but can serve as an excellent vehicle to improve any persons life.