• Undergrad:

  Trinity University

• Tutors Out Of:

  Portland, OR

• Travel Radius:

  25 miles

• Tutoring Certifications:

  algebra 1 - American history - biology - drums - government & politics - psychology - vocabulary - writing

• Tutor's Fee Per Hour:

  $36.00 * with a 10% discount after purchasing $360

I've been teaching drums for over 10 years and playing professionally since I was 15.

I approach teaching with the idea that I am teaching skills th extend beyond drumming, such as how to achieve and how to be patient.

Subjects taught include:

* basic movement (Alexander Technique)
* basic music + drumming theory
* foot+hand technique (e.g. Moeller/Gladstone)
* fills
* how to play in a particular style
* speed
* grooving
* soling
* dynamics
* professionalism
* dealing with stage fright
* odd time signatures
* an easy way to play polyrhythms
* Rock, Jazz, Hiphop, R+B, Afro-cuban, West Afican, Brazillian, Country, etc.

Email this tutor in Portland, OR!

• drums

  I have been teaching drum lessons for over 10 years, mostly individually but also group classes. I have taught for Ethos Inc and Oregon Episcopal School. I am a professional drummer, and a brief blurb can be found at myspace/johnlambdrums. Music is my only occupation, and I have working experience with jazz, rock, hip hoip, opera, afro-cuban, etc. I have almost competed my B.S. from Portland State University with a minor in music (I'm frankly not interested in learning about 15th century composing when I could actually be playing the drums, marimba, or working on my singing) I am well versed in physical mechanics and the implications for musicians, and my other field of study is neurophysiology. This lends me a broad perspective with which to educate students. The first question I ask is "Why do you want to play the drums?" and the second is "What would you like to learn?" The lesson follows from that point.