Are you serious about playing drums? I am. I love playing music and I love passing on what I’ve learned to others.

First off, a drummer is a musician, and therefore you will need to learn to read music. There are a lot of great musicians that can’t, but it’s harder to communicate musically and practice written material if we don’t have a common language. I consider this one of the essential tools for the modern musician, even if you aren’t trying to play professionally!

That brings me to my next point. You’re going to need to practice. You don’t have to be obsessive about it, but practice is how you get better. Sometimes it’s hard to find any time left in the day if you have kids or a job that takes all your energy. If you don’t like practicing, you aren’t alone, but doing anything well requires learning the skills and mastering them. Creating a musical environment where it is easy or even fun to practice is always my goal. This is why I encourage my students, young or old, to join their friends or family in making music. Start a band! Hang out with other like-minded musicians. If you’re young, join any or all band programs at your school. Whether it’s marching, jazz, or your friend’s punk band, these provide strong foundations for working and blending with other musicians.

Playing music is fun. I know from experience that as you progress, it becomes more fun (not less!). From playing your first real song to writing your own music, there is always something new to learn. Oftentimes, little tangents and inquisitive questions open doors that you never thought you’d be opening. I’m happy to guide you and help you along your own unique path.

I have been a professional musician for a while now. I graduated with a degree in music, toured, taught for several schools, led bands, recorded, produced, you name it. From these experiences I’ve learned some of the less talked about rules of the music industry. Things like drafting contracts, hiring other musicians, budgeting, production, marketing, networking etc. All of which are vital to your understanding of being a working musician. Being talented and honing your craft is essential, but knowing how to wield your talent and be treated fairly in the process is equally as important for the modern player.

If you’re interested in lessons, please email me by clicking here. Leave your name, your number (or an email) and I’ll get back to you as soon as I can. We can talk about your goals, what type of music you want to play, my rates and all that stuff.

I look forward to hearing from you.