I have been playing drums since I was 11 years old. I began by being self taught primarily, learning songs by ear and playing along with them in my parent’s garage. I later took private lessons from several experienced teachers and learned the fundamentals of music reading, rudiments, and technique. I played in school symphonic and jazz bands all throughout my junior high and high school years, where I learned a variety of skills including playing with a group, improvisation, and composition. I also spent time on the winter drumline which increased my knowledge of rudiments, stick control, and technicality. I have been a member of several bands and have experience in performing live shows and studio recording. I have developed my technical skills through countless hours of observation, practice, and performance.

My lessons are $25 each lesson for a 30 minute lesson once a week. I never hold lessons on major holidays, or if I am out of town or ill. I expect students to be to their lessons on time each week. Since I always have a full roster of students I cannot extend lesson times into another student’s time if we start late. I allow 3 “freebie” absences per calendar year. There will be no charge for these 3 missed lessons as long as I am contacted in advance. After 3 have been used in this way, I have to continue to bill for lessons missed unless we schedule for a make up lesson that week. A failure to show up for a lesson without advance notice will be billed like a normal lesson.