“In broadest terms, my goal as a teacher is to provide students with reliable knowledge and tools; information that can be mined for a lifetime in the quest for musical growth, & inspiration, no matter what level the student aspires to attain.”
 


DRUM SET
Beginners are introduced to the fundamental concepts of rhythmic subdivision & time keeping, & are required to receive grounding in rudimental hand technique, and reading for snare drum. In fact, all students are strongly encouraged to learn how to read music. With younger students, especially, I like to emphasize ways to structure practice time. This is a discipline that pays off in short order.

Advanced students may want to focus on one (or more) of the following skills: School band pieces; technical issues, such as improving 4-way independence or playing to a click; reading, transcribing; understanding the rhythmic concept (finding the groove) of a particular style of music; improvising.

Maybe you’ve been playing for a while, and have just hit a “wall”, and are looking for some motivation and inspiration - some new ideas and concepts. I can help you to kick-start your creativity so you can be on your way to the next level!

Rock, Funk, Jazz, R&B, & Latin

Percussion
I also teach Afro-Cuban percussion technique and rhythm: Familiarization with many of the percussion instruments in the Latin percussion family; introduction to the popular rhythms in the style. Learn conga technique, & ways to access the heavy syncopation that is the trademark of Afro-Cuban music. Crossing over with these instruments to other styles.


I’m happy to teach at your home,
or at my downtown Los Angeles studio.
Rates vary accordingly.

Rates | Required Materials

My teaching studio is located in downtown Los Angeles near the East L.A. interchange:

Downtown Rehearsal
2155 E. 7th St.
Los Angeles, California, 90021

This is a clean, well-maintained facility, and has ample parking