Private Instruction
Drumset
Jazz Combo
BM in Performance, Eastern Illinois University
Recent recordingsĀ
Michele Thomas - The Assumption
Metropolitan Jazz Octet Ā -The Road To Your Place
Jeannie Tanner - Words & Music, Joyful Season
Formalized Drumset instruction is still relatively young in regards to pedagogy. My approach is to combine elements of academic methods from Ā āclassicalā percussion study, tried and true drumset methods, and more modern resources such as play along tracks, ādrum-removalā apps and YouTube to impart less codified techniques to growing drumset students.Ā
I'm performing and teaching music every day. I love the varied personal interactions I experience in these situations. Some days I'm dealing with theater and classical musicians. The next I'm playing original jazz music with friends. I may be teaching beginners on Wednesday and experienced Jazz majors on Thursdays.Ā
Of course the music is of upmost in importance, but the interpersonal interaction is equally valued. I relish discussing music dreams, concepts, or just "hangin'" after a gig talking about whatever comes to mind.Ā
Everyone involved in music has a story. I love that my musical career finds me experiencing all these fascinating stories.Ā