Drum Lessons in Dallas, TX

Years of Experience: I have been a performing Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop, Folk Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Orchestral Lessons Overview: Hi, my name is Benjamin and I have been a performing musician in all styles in the DFW since 2001 and have taught professionally in the area since 2015. My primary instrument is the electric bass guitar but most of my students up to this point have actually been for acoustic, classical and electric guitar. I also play and teach drums and percussion, piano, and can teach ear training, music theory and songwriting/composition. I also compose music in a variety of styles for multiple instruments. I have an Associates degree in the Arts from the Dallas County Community College district, studied jazz and classical performance at UTA, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Art and Performance from UTD. My focus as a teacher is to identify the specific personal goals of each student and tailor their lesson accordingly. While I believe this is the best place to begin, in order to ferment growth as a musician I will gradually work to expand my students' goals beyond their original intent. Assuming the student shows promise and, more importantly, motivation and willingness to put in the work, the intent is to bring the student to levels of success even greater than their original goals. As a music educator I strive to maintain a balance between teaching music as a science and as an art. I will stress the importance of having at least a basic understanding of reading music, music theory and ear training, but only as a part of a greater whole. I believe that emotional impact, on the performer, and from the performer to the audience, is the most important aspect of music by far. Formal Education: Graduated high school in 3 years at age 16 from Bryan Adams high school. Associates degree awarded from DCCCD in Music. Studied jazz and classical performance at UTA, Bachelor's Degree awarded in Arts and Performance from UTD Performing Experience: I have performed throughout the DFW area since 2001 Experience Teaching: I spent most of my college years tutoring music theory informally. In 2015 I starting teaching music professionally. -Education- Degree: Bachelor's degree in Art and Performance School: UTD Dates: 2014 Degree: Associates degree in Music School: DCCCD Dates: 2010

Years of Experience: 1 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Christian, Gospel, Pop, Metal, Hip Hop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Hey, I'm Jett! I am a self-taught drummer of 10 years. I first picked up drumsticks at middle school band tryouts. There I learned basic rudiments and rhythms. Instead of continuing school band in high school, I bought a drum kit and set out to learn my favorite songs! Junior year I placed 1st in the talent show, playing "Hearts All Gone" by Blink 182. Since then I've played in a handful of bands in a handful of gigs throughout DFW. I am currently the drummer for Xrosz, an Alternative Metal band based in Dallas. My goal as a drum instructor is to provide guidance and direction to students while allowing for creativity behind the kit. Drums are extremely rewarding and everyone deserves to feel the freedom that comes from jamming to your favorite songs, or songs you wrote yourself!

Years of Experience: 11 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 30 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: My name is Matt. I am 22 years old and have been playing drum set and percussion for 11 years. My father is a drummer and initially sparked my interest and I began taking private percussion lessons in the 5th grade. Now I am mainly a performing drumset player in the Dallas based Rock group Midnight Empire. Formal Education: Drumline at Poteet High School in Mesquite, Texas 2005-2009 Music Program at Richland Community College in Dallas, Texas Private Education: Sarah Stokes 2001-2009 Derrick Logozzo 2009-2010 Performing Experience: Drumline and Symphonic Band in High School where we were the 2005 2007 4A State Marching Champions and the 2007 TMEA Honor Band Various ensembles at Richland College such as the Jazz Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble, and Wind Symphony I performed gigs with Dallas based rock band Midnight Empire with national acts such as Days of the New, Dead Sara, and RATT with future dates at the festival Rock U.S.A. alongside national acts such as Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold, Twisted Sister, and Van Halen. Experience Teaching: I have had a handful of students that I have taught privately (mostly in the High School age group)

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons Overview: I have been playing music personally and professionally for over 30 years. I have been teaching for over 10 years

Years of Experience: 17 Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 0 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Brandonbegan playing the drums at age 11. His music education continued throughout his school years, in addition to the time he spent in private instruction. Brandon learned from the greats, with Rich Malloy, Jon Hussey, Steve Pruitt, Brian Ferguson, and John Blackwell (Prince, Luther Vandross, Justin Timberlake) etc. In 2010, he received a full-ride scholarship to the Berklee College of Music for their 5-Week Summer Performance Intensive. Upon completion of the Intensive, he was offered a scholarship to study at Berklee full-time. At the age of 14, he was accepted into the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, (where he studied music theory, orchestral and rudimental percussion and jazz drumming,) prior to venturing outward to pursue his career as a professional drummer. In 2010, Brandon co-founded "Polyphia", a band that would later sign with Equal Vision Records and the Artery Foundation (later shifting to “Royal Division” Entertainment). He recorded two studio albums (“Muse”, Renaissance”), two EP’s (“Resurrect”, “Inspire”) and toured all over North America with bands such as; August Burns Red, Every Time I Die, Dance Gavin Dance, Stick To Your Guns, and many more. Today, Brandon is an independent artist releasing his own material, as well as a freelance musician drummer offering his expertise in live performance, studio recording, and drumming lessons! Formal Education: -Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Alumni -Berklee College of Music -8 years of formal music theory training -4 years of private drum set instruction -3 years of private orchestral percussion instruction Private Education: Private drum set instruction with: Rich Malloy (UNT jazz program, Nashville session drummer) Jon Hussey (UNT jazz program, performing musician in Vermont) Steve Pruitt (UNT jazz program, Snarky Puppy, session musician) Brian Ferguson (UNT jazz program, 1100 Springs, session musician) John Blackwell (Berklee COM, drummer for Prince, Cameo, Justin Timberlake, Luther Vandross, etc., recording artist and session musician) Private percussion instruction with: Seth McConnell (UNT Percussion Program, Boston orchestra, current percussionist in Dallas symphony orchestra) John Arenas (UNT Percussion Program, Percussion instructor of Liberty High School Drum line) Performing Experience: Polyphia (2) -Festival performances include: Scream It Like You Mean It (Third String Productions) Firefest (Third String Productions) (10/13/2012) The Infamous Tour (11/30/2012) South By Southwest South By So What?! (Third String Productions) Unsilent Night (Third String Productions) Texas Independence Fest Tours: The Instant Gratification Tour (MerchNOW; supporting Dance Gavin Dance) CHON Album Release Shows (MerchNOW; supporing CHON) August Burns Red 2015 North American Tour (Fearless Records; supporting August Burns Red, Every Time I Die, Stick To Your Guns) 2015 Tour Supporting ERRA (Sumerian Records) -Has performed with: Chiodos We Came As Romans The Acacia Strain Emmure Motionless in White Chelsea Grin Within the Ruins Oceano Volumes Dance Gavin Dance Animals As Leaders Whitechapel Asking Alexandria Between the Buried and Me August Burns Red Stick To Your Guns Every Time I Die Worship Experience: Elevate Life Church Worship Drummer (5/2012-Present) -Pastor Ketih A. Craft -Worship Leader Clay Jones (Barefoot; Geffen Records) -Worship Leader Matt Fellenbaum (Barefoot, Jessica Simpson; Geffen Records) -10,000+ Members Fellowship Bible Church North Fellowship Church Cross Timbers Church Free Life Church Other acts performed with: Savannah Low (2018-Current) Festival Performances: So Far Sessions World of Art Festival (Creative Currency) Girls Club (AXIOM Music) "The One" Competition (Premier Live Entertainment) Press: 2019 Dallas Observer "Best Pop Act" 2019 Cosign Magazine "Creative Artist of the Year" South Shores (5/2011-11/2011) -Performed at Summerfest in Milwuakee, WI -Enteramente Artist Management (Marty Marmor) Experience Teaching: 11 years teaching experience -Private freelance lessons for 11 years (2009-Present) -School of Rock Drum Instructor; 2014-Present -Createvation School of Music; 2

Years of Experience: 10 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Orchestral Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: I graduated Lexington High School in 1997 to go straight to UNT majoring in Music Education. I spent the better part of a year in 1999 up in Boston doing Drum and Bugle Corps playing snare. I came back to Dallas to join various other bands, tour, and record several other CDs. After 2 more years of playing out and trying to get the most out of school, I decided to try my luck at home. After acquiring a lot of band experienced from SC, I moved back to Denton, Texas at the end of the summer of 2006. Now, many new and exciting things are in the works. I play Mapex, Istanbul, UFIP, Wuhan, Axis, Latin Percussion, Remo, DDrum, and Vater Sticks. I have been teaching private drum lessons an educator for 11 years and teach all styles, performance, and experience levels.

Years of Experience: 14 Location Options: In Studio, In Webcam Travel Radius: 5 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Keyboard and Piano Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: Tim is from Arlington, Texas where he began his musical journey learning guitar and took private lessons for over 12 years in total. In the midst of that, Timothy started learning percussion with private and public school teachers in junior high and continued formal education in percussion all the way through highschool and the first year of college learning from a total of 7 different teachers. He then began learning piano at the college level for the remaining 3 years of my undergraduate studies where he learned from 3 different teachers and finished his schooling off with a 10 month masters program in music composition for film and media from the Seattle Film Institute. With a year of teaching experience under his belt, Tim has become a very practical person which means that He’s going to teach you what he thinks you need to know based on your personal musical goals. Another thing you should know about Tim is that he stutters (which is a genetic speech impediment), but he makes up for it by making his instructions and answers to your questions detailed and thorough. Formal Education: Percussion: 2 years of Junior high education, 4 years of high school education, and 1 year of college level education. Piano: 1 year of group piano lessons. 3 years of College level education Private Education: Percussion: 7 years of private education with 3 different teachers. Piano: 3 years of private education by 2 different teachers. Guitar: 10 years of private education by 2 different teachers. Performing Experience: Percussion: 7 years of band, percussion ensemble, and solo percussion performing experience. Piano: 3 years of ensemble and solo performance experience. Experience Teaching: Created beginner technique tutorials for piano, guitar, and percussion. Has taught 5 guitar students, 5 piano students, and 1 drums student and is continuing to gain experience as time goes on.

Years of Experience: 5 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 miles Genres: Blues, Jazz, Classical, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hi my name is Terek. I?m a twenty-four-year-old musician/producer/songwriter from Shreveport, Louisiana. My music journey started at the age three years old when I picked up drum sticks in church for the first time. As I got older I began to explore the music world. Since picking up drum sticks in church I?ve transitioned from just tapping on pots and pans to performing in Washington D.C., being a part of the Shreveport/Bossier City Jazz Ensemble and also getting a full music scholarship for college. Formal Education: 2 1 / 2 years music major 2 years audio engineering Experience Teaching: I was a drum major instructor for 3 years and a drum line instructor. I also did private lessons for students who wanted scholarships for college -Education- Degree: Music School: Bossier Parish Community College Dates: 2013-08

Years of Experience: 40 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 12 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: I began my musical journey at the age of 9. I began taking private lessons with Richard Grimm who was a working Jazz drummer who was very well rounded. Rich taught rudiments classically and taught the traditional grip technique (used in Jazz and Symphonic) for a more delicate approach and feel, later I moved to matched grip used in a more power approach used Rock and Fusion. I began teaching at Brook Mays Music when I was 13 and playing professionally around town while going to school. I attended the Arts Magnet School in Dallas, at the time it was Skyline High School. I continued studying with Jack Rumbly Percussionist for the Ft Worth Symphony. After graduation I received a Scholarship for Performance at Stephen F Austin University. I then moved to Los Angels and Studied with Chet McCracken (Doobie Bros) and Hank Bellson (Louie Bellson's Brother) where I learned Jazz phrasing. Throughout out my career I have recorded jingles and recorded for numerous artists, I have toured across the US and overseas playing in many different musical situations. My experience ranges from playing Theatrical Musical to Jazz, Rock, Country and Blues. Not only do I teach technique, I teach musicality. My Influences are Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Louie Bellson, Jack DeJonette, Lenny White, Carter Buford, Steve Jordan. I believe the main function of a great drummer is to make the music FEEL great. Formal Education: Arts Magnet School (Music) Mountain View College (Music) Stephen F. Austin University (Music) Private Education: Richard Grimm-Jazz, Rock, Latin, Symphonic, Rudiments Jack Rumbly-Symphonic Jim Vaughn-Jazz Chet McCracken-Rock and Bass Drum Technique Hank Bellson-Jazz Performing Experience: 40 years perfessional experience, touring and recording Jazz, Rock, Fusion, Country, Theatrical Musical Experience Teaching: 12 years -Reviews- Name: Soymya Rao Date: 2018-03-30 00:34:54 Title: Great Teacher Body: Mr Paul has been teaching our 5 year old for the past couple of weeks and we are extremely pleased with his tutoring. Our daughter joys the lessons and is getting better every week, she is learning to read sheet music rudiments. He has been very patient and considerate of our schedule and works with us to accommodate our daughters temperament. Thanks Mr Paul.

Years of Experience: I have 5 years of teachin Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 20 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: In 7th grade I joined band up to my freshman year of High school, it's how I learned to read basic sheet music, it's how I have that understanding of techniques, rudiments, and timing. I have taught private lessons for 5 years now. I've played all types of events, gigs, I started playing in church when I was 12 and I'm 29 years, that's 18 years of Drumming. Music is my biggest passion, that's all I love to do! I love helping others learn music like I did as a kid. As I got better and better I pick up other styles of music and techniques and skills on how to play drums. I believe learning other styles helps a musician grow in general, I always try to learn at least the basics of different styles of music and encourage my students to do the same Formal Education: In 7th grade I joined band up to my freshman year of High school, it's how I learned to read basic sheet music and have that understanding of techniques, rudiments, and timing. Private Education: I learned a lot from other great musicians that I had around me, teaching me all the fundamentals from so many different styles and types of music. Performing Experience: I have played in church almost my whole life, it's where I get all of my versatility from. I have also played other gigs like a few concerts. Experience Teaching: I'm a self taught Drummer, I have 18 years of experience and have 5 years of teaching experience.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country Age Groups: Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Names Noah. I am very outgoing, friendly and hardworking. My homestate is California but I have moved around quite a bit since I was 21. I am 25 now and married trying to figure out how to monetize my musical talents and pursueing my dream of being a musician/engineer/producer. Been playing the drums for a long time now. Since moving to Dallas I have been working in a studio downtown called Modern Electric and have been playing drums for a number of recording projects. Formal Education: I studied audio production and engineering at The Conservatory for Recording Arts and Sciences. I also studied some music theory at Saddleback College. Private Education: I had private drum lessons from when I was around 13-15 so i know how usefull they can be. Performing Experience: Throughout the years I have played live shows with various local bands. While I was living in Nashville I worked at a number of studios and played on a bunch of different records as a studio drummer. Experience Teaching: Don't have much unless friends and bandmates count. I do know how to read sheet music whether its drums or any other type of instrument. I also have a good idea of what I would teach depending on the student. I have a awesome -Reviews- Name: Noah Date: 2016-07-25 19:49:27 Title: Hi its me Body: They asked me to write a review for myself. So A+ work Noah!!! Name: Lij Shaw Date: 2016-07-29 23:03:32 Title: Application review for Noah Body: Noah (aka Catfish at our studio) Is a great guy! He is extremely patient and very thorough. He spent a semester with me interning in my recording studio at first. And then I hired him on for recording sessions because he showed clear initiative and skill. In fact he brought his own clients into the studio as well. Noah has a solid musical understanding and is capable and motivated. I predict that you will be very glad that you hired him. Cheers! Lij Shaw

Years of Experience: 8 Location Options: In Studio, In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 50 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic, Christian, RB, Gospel, Pop Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult, Under 6 Years Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Hi, my name is Stephen I'm from Dallas, TX. I have been passionate about music ever since I can remember and very much so love all things music related! Weather it be creating, learning, teaching, or enjoying, music has and will always be at the forefront of what I do and am proud of. As of now, my primary focus is creating, engineering recording music that will challenge listeners and expand their range of musical taste by giving listeners something they've never heard before. As a teacher, I aim to find what makes the student interested about learning a specific instrument or skill in order to inspire challenges and practices that push a student to and beyond their limits. My absolute favorite thing about teaching is seeing student talents blossom, grow expand into their own musical universe that they can be proud of and show off! My approach to teaching can be interpreted as one that gives students the opportunity to understand how music is a never ending journey of both learning and teaching, at all skill levels, and one that inspires and motives any given student to teach themselves and learn outside the classroom. Thank you for your time and consideration, hope to meet you soon! Formal Education: Audio Engineer at Media Tech Institute. Performing Experience: Going on 8 years of producing, recording and mixing music! Experience Teaching: Electric/Acoustic/Bass Guitar, Drums, Piano/MIDI, DAW proficiency, etc. -Education- Degree: Audio Engineering School: MediaTech Institute Dates: 2015-08 -Awards- Name:n/a Institution:n/a

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Studio Travel Radius: 50 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: The best cure for a sluggish mind is to disturb its routine. [William D.] Hello. I'm a professional musician, composer, and teacher of drumset/snare drum. Been doing both for 2+ decades. I've recorded, performed, and toured here in the USA and in Europe. Started my schooling in France (w/Alan Silva)and finished up at UNT (Music Performance) in Denton (w/Henry Okstel, Rick Latham, etc). I've played Jazz and Bebop, Top 40, techno/electronika/rave, rock, heavy metal, blues, Greek Middle Eastern, some symphonic, pop, various avant-garde styles, "nuevo" flamenco, funk, hip-hop, latin, folky singer-songwriter, reggae/dub, drum 'n' bass, totally improvized music, CW, and even lizard lounge styles. Currently accepting students from beginner to advanced. Age range of my students= 6 yrs old to early 50's... Beginning students are those that don't know anything about playing drumset except for the fact that it seems like it would be a fun thing to do. Maybe they have a drumset, maybe they don't. (If you don't have a drumset I can help you find one without breaking the bank...). Maybe they want to further hone the skills that they're learning in school music programs, ie. reading skills,snare drum skills, the rudiments... Intermediate drummers to Advanced drummers are those drummers that have been playing for a while and have realized that there may be more to playing the drumset than they're currently capable of or even aware of. This includes conceptions of drumming and music, 4-limb inter-dependence, and music styles that may seem "mysterious"...like Bebop (Jazz). Maybe they want to learn how to read and write. These drummers may have a pretty decent handle on things, maybe play in a band, or have played in several bands but feel like their lack of technique (like stick control,limb control, phrasing, syncopation) is holding them back. They may feel they've "reached a wall" in their technical abilities and/or their musical abilities and expression: same old licks, same old beats, same old fills, etc. Self-taught drummers may feel the desire to develop more of the "formal" training into their playing (the rudiments, reading, ear-training, snare drum chops, Jazz syncopations/chops, odd meter playing, "flow", etc). Maybe they just want the input of a teacher who ca

Years of Experience: 2 Location Options: In Home, In Webcam Travel Radius: 10 Genres: Rock, Acoustic Age Groups: Young Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons,Song Writing Lessons,Record Engineer Produce Overview: Im a person who is passionate for music. I create music, beats song and even write lyrics. What better way to share my talents than with people who love music as well. Thats what i want. Formal Education: Studied at Atlantic University Experience Teaching: 2 years teaching -Education- Degree: Bachelors degree in cinematography School: Atlantic university college Dates: 2012-08

Years of Experience: 30 Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 50-60 Genres: Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical, Country, Acoustic Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Drum Lessons Overview: Born and raised in Birmingham, AL.Started drums when he was 8 years old by his father's instruction.Worked as a Drum Buyer and Head of Drum Dept. for both M.M.I. Music Co. and The Bailey Brothers Music Co. Both stationed in Birmingham, AL. Worked for the following Companies: Sabian Cymbals, Tama Drums, Sonor Drums, Hohner inc., Among many others.Drummer / Percussionist for 30 years Started teaching drums at age 28 with 13 students (most of them age 15 and younger) his current student age ranges from 6 years old to 71.Working Local and regional session player for 13 yearswith several different groups and studios; The Linear high, The Demigs, The Weilington Lights, The Victory Family Church Praise and Worship band, The Shapes, Audomobil, Among many others. "One of the biggest things with me is making sure a teacher can read what will motiate a student. When my father instructed me, he was a very strict about how things needed to be done. At 8 years old, it was never fun for me. I incorporate many of the methods my father used but I make it a lot more fun for the student." Formal Education: Instructed by father at age 8. I worked in the percussion section in the school band from middle school through high school at Tallulah High in Tallulah, LA. I majored in Music Education @ LA Tech (Ruston, LA.) Private Education: Went through a brief instruction with Jo Jo Mayer, Steve Smith, Tommy Cleftos, while working for Sonor Drum Company. Performing Experience: Apart from working as a regional session player with the bands mentioned in the bio, I've worked as a drum tech / Artist relations to a number of different drummers though the Buddy Rich Drum Co / Memorial concerts and other clinics that were arranged by me through the vendors or retail stores I bought for. These are the following; Tommy Igoe, Jo Jo Mayer, Chad Smith, John Blackwell, Zoro, Chester Thompson, David Garabaldi, Alex Acuna, Terry Bozzio, and Chad Wackerman. NOTE: The linear high is signed to a label based out of Yokohama, Japan and will be scheduling a two and a half week tour. Experience Teaching: Started teaching drums at age 28 with 13 students (most of them age 15 and younger) his current student age ranges from 6 years old to 71. Was drum instructor for Minden High School in Minden LA. for Marching Season of 1993.

Years of Experience: 15 Location Options: In Studio, In Home Travel Radius: 25 Genres: Rock, Blues, Acoustic Age Groups: Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Song Writing Lessons Overview: I am a 26 year old Dallas native. I can teach you almost ANY rock song that you want to learn, so you can get right to playing the music that you want. * Formal Education: Currently Iam a full time student in collge, and I am a navy veteran. Private Education: Ihave taken guitar and private music lessons with various teachers over the years. Performing Experience: I have performed with multiple bands and multiple instruments. I learned violin first, then guitar, then bass, then drums, then piano. I play by ear and can teach you how to play by ear. I was also in choir all through high school. Experience Teaching: Ihad several students(8) on my ship while in the navy as part of the navy morale, welfare, recreation program.

Years of Experience: 30+ Location Options: In Home Travel Radius: 15 Genres: Rock, Blues, Country Age Groups: Children, Young Adult, Adult Instruments Taught: Guitar Lessons,Bass Guitar Lessons,Drum Lessons Overview: 30+ years experience playing and teaching guitar, bass, and drums from old school country, classic rock and roll, young country and my metal favs. Can teach sweep picking, alternate picking, and shredding malmsteen style. Formal Education: practicing (makes perfect) alternate and sweep picking techniches for 30 years plus. Performing Experience: Have played many years in the Dallas area, including hosting my own open jam session, competed in several guitar competitions, drove from Dallas to Nashville Tenn with a nine piece band to play at the Wild Horse Saloon looking for a record deal. Experience Teaching: I have taught many people to play.over the decades From friends,students,and yes even my children who were only thirteen and fourteen when they first performed on stage. We played songs ranging from George Jone's to FREEBIRD. My daughter was only 16 when she took it upon herself to compete in a major drum competition. -Reviews- Name: Anonymous Date: 2015-09-24 20:32:32 Title: review from Yvonne Whalen Body: My experience with Taylor Robinson has been most beneficial. I enrolled my 8 year old grandson for guitar lessons, leery of the retention of the instructions that are given. However, the instructor has displayed patience, thoroughness and the ability to teach on this level of pupil. I am very pleased with the progress that my grandson has displayed and look forward to continuing his education with this Instructor.