I am currently accepting students for one-on-one drum instruction.  Drum lessons are available online (via zoom) and face-to-face in a safe socially distanced environment. 

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All levels are accepted (from beginner to advanced). 

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Areas of study

• Hand technique               

• Foot technique

• Independence

• Reading music

• Creating charts

• Playing many styles of music

• Music theory

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Credentials

• MFA in jazz studies from UC Irvine

• BFA in music composition from CSU Bakersfield

• 30+ years experience as a professional musician

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Teaching Experience

• Music professor at Bakersfield College since 2013.

• Music professor at Taft College since 2014.

• Music professor at Tennessee State University in Nashville, Tn from 2007-2010.

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Rates

• $35 per 1/2 hour of instruction

• $60 per 1 hour of instruction

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Required Equipment

• Drum set (for drum set instruction)

• Practice pad

• Sticks and brush sticks

• A web cam and zoom application (online instruction)

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Contact

If you are interested or would like more information, feel free to contact me here.

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