Private Lessons

Drum Set

  • Warm-ups 
  • Setting up a drum set to your body 
  • Styles including: rock, swing (4/4, 3/4, 5/4, & 7/4), funk, bossa-nova, soca, calypso, samba, songo, mambo, afro-cuban 6/8, 
  • Timing
  • Groove
  • Feel 

World Music

  • Hand drum technique and tones
  • West African drums – Djemebes, Kpanlogos, Lunga, Gung-gong, 
  • West African Xylophone – Dagara and Birifor Gyil 
  • Cuban Percussion – Congas, Bongos, 
  • And more!

Guitar

  • Basic chord shapes
  • The notes of the fret board
  • Intro to Scales 
  • Healthy Technique

Percussion

  • Warm-ups
  • Technique
  • Snare drum
  • Mallet percussion 
  • Marching Percussion 

Teaching Style

Down to earth! Music is for everyone and learning how to play music should be accessible for everyone! I am open to all abilities, ages, and experience levels. I will craft a learning experience that benefits the student. Everyone in the world learns in a different way, so there’s no point putting anyone in a box.  A well thought out curriculum will be established for each student depending on what they want to learn. I am comfortable working with neurodivergent individuals who love music and want to learn an instrument. I also have experience  teaching adaptive lessons to people with disabilities! During lessons, I will be playing alongside with you! I will also be easy to reach out to for any questions regarding lesson material. 

Rates - In person or Online

 I will drive to you or host lessons online via zoom or any method that works best for you. Lessons can be scheduled at any time and be canceled at anytime. Please feel free to reach out and ask any questions you may have. Payment will be required on a per-lesson basis. Cash, Check, or Venmo is accepted.  

 First lesson is always free! 

30 minutes – $25.00

60 minutes – $50.00