I have maintained a private percussion studio in New Jersey over the past 15 years, teaching students of all ages. My philosophy of teaching is to create a place where students learn to feel empowered to make music with the tools given. I strive to nurture the voice of each individual regardless of their level while providing a solid foundation to apply to their current and future musical endeavors. My students have earned first chair placements in All-South Jersey Honors Band, NJ All-State Honors Band, All-South Jersey Honors Jazz Band, Olympic Conference Band and Western Burlington County Band. They have also participated in a variety of summer festivals and local ensembles including the Philadelphia Sinfonia, South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble, Atlantic Brass Band and the Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey. My college-prep students have been accepted to top collegiate music programs including Ithaca College, Temple University, New York University, William Paterson University, Rowan University, Rutgers University, The College of New Jersey, Westchester University and many more.
Lessons are taught at my home studio in Deptford, NJ and at the Conservatory of Musical Arts in Audubon, NJ. All percussion instruments are covered including snare drum, drumset, world percussion, mallet percussion and timpani.
Weekly lessons are scheduled in the following durations:
60 minute
45 minute
30 minute - recommended for beginners
Lessons are taught at my home studio in Deptford, NJ and at the Conservatory of Musical Arts in Audubon, NJ. All percussion instruments are covered including snare drum, drumset, world percussion, mallet percussion and timpani.
Weekly lessons are scheduled in the following durations:
60 minute
45 minute
30 minute - recommended for beginners
check out some of my students performing
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Online private lessons
Offered as a one time lesson or package deal and are conducted via Skype. Topics include general technique, audition prep, composing, improvisation and more. If you decide to purchase a single lesson or package you will be contacted by me shortly to set up your lesson(s).
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I'm happy to design a program specifically for the needs of your students. This can be a partial performance/recital and workshop or workshop only. I can tailor these to any time requirement your school/university may have.
Popular offerings: Improvisation (University/High School) Snare Drum Rep and Composition (University) General technique (all levels) Percussion Ensemble or Chamber Ensemble coaching (all levels) |
Where I've been:
Juilliard Pre-College New York University Ithaca College Temple University Rowan University Tennesee Tech University Cherokee HS Cherry Hill East HS Clearview HS Kingsway HS Overbrook HS Williamstown HS Triton HS Clearview MS DeMasi MS Hurffville Elementary |
If you are interested in bringing me out to your school for longer than one session we can arrange for a combination of activities over a few days and up to one week. This would include teaching lessons, giving a recital and/or performing with you and your students and masterclasses.