Private Half Hour Drum Lessons with Josh (In Home)

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: My interest in music first began as a kid listening to The Beatles. I loved it so much that I got my parents to enroll me in piano lessons at age 8. I played the piano and studied basic theory until I began to play percussion in the school band at age 12. My passion and dedication for music really began to grow throughout highschool as I became involved in drumline, jazz band, symphonic orchestra, percussion ensemble, musicals and any other group I could squeeze into. While attending the University of North Texas I was able to play with the Afro/Cuban, Brazilian, and Steel Pan ensembles as well as many local bands. A few of these bands had moderate success around Texas and even had songs featured on the radio. Over the past few years I've picked up the guitar and began to take an interest in songwriting as well, but my real passion has always been the drums. I am interested in all kinds of music from various places and backgrounds and am always open to learning more. Music is a gift that I love to share and have been successful at helping others discover their own talents. Formal Education: I have a bachelor's degree in English from the University of North Texas but played in the Afro/Cuban, Brazilian and Steel Pan ensembles. I took piano lessons from age 8 to 12 before switching to percussion. I played percussion throughout high school where I learned theory and earned several honors as AHS percussions of the year, several 1 rankings for UIL solo and ensemble, and played with the All Region Jazz Band under Jay Saunders. Private Education: I took private lessons for percussion throughout highschool. Some teachers were better than others, but one of my best was a former snare player for the Cavaliers. Performing Experience: I have been performing in formal recitals and and concerts from age 8 to 18. During high school and college I was able to start playing in my own groups outside of school and learn more about putting on an awesome show. I have played all throughout the DFW metroplex as well as parts of central and south Texas, and a handful of out of state gigs. I have performed as a percussionist and drumset player in rock, funk, jazz, blues, reggae and acoustic settings. I have also performed in Austin as a rhythm guitarist/vocalist for a couple of years as well. Experience Teaching: I have experience teaching formal lessons for about 6 months, but have seen my students grow a lot in a short amount of time. My real strength is not my musical background, but my ability to communicate clearly and adapt to different learning styles. I am all about going the extra distance to figure out how a student can best reach his or her goals.