FAQs
- What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I try to keep my lessons affordable for students, my rates are: $40 for 30 minute lessons. $50.00 for 45 minute lessons. $65.00 for 60 minute lessons.
- What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
First, we'll talk a little about what your goals as a drummer or percussionist are. Together we can create our own plan, designed around our long term goals. Our lessons will include building strong technique and fundamentals, applied to snare drum and behind the kit. From there, I always ask students what kind of music they like. Whether it's rock, hip hop, or jazz, we can use the fundamentals we're learning to work toward the goal of playing along with music, which is a core part of our lessons.
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I have bee taught by several great instructors over the years. Growing up near New York City, I was lucky enough to learn from teachers who studied in jazz programs in the area. Following this experience, I studied under Serge Volpe in New York, to further my playing experience with jazz, gospel, and world music. The, I studied under Jeff Salisbury at the University of Vermont, specializing in rock and blues drumming. Following this, I studied under Quentin Baxter in Charleston, SC, to continue my playing in jazz.