Private lessons are a crucial part of a musician’s journey, which is why I’m committed to providing a custom-tailored and high-quality experience that is fun, engaging, and informative.

I create a custom curriculum for each student in order to achieve the student’s long-term goals whether that is making their high school drumline, placing at all-discrict/all-state, or auditioning for Music School.

• I accept students of all ages.

• In-person lessons are taught out of my private home studio in Roanoke, VA.

• Online lessons are taught via google meets/zoom.

• Lessons are taught on a weekly basis.

• In order to efficiently use the time in lessons and to maximize the growth of students, students are expected to practice multiple times a week. An appropriate practice plan will be discussed between myself and the student.

• Implements and other gear are a must to be a successful percussionist. As a student continues to grow, I will give recommendations to continually grow their implement collection, however here is what I ask students to have before starting lessons:

  • Snare Drum Sticks and a practice pad

  • Pair of Marimba Mallets

  • metronome app

  • Binder or folder for storing music, worksheets, practice journal, and staff paper

Students receive a weekly progress report, with details on progress and recommendations for practice between lessons.

Rates:

For rates please contact me here.

Payment:

Lessons are scheduled on a monthly basis. Once lessons are scheduled, an invoice will be supplied which will be due on the first of the month or before the first lesson (if you are starting lessons in the middle of the month)

Invoices will be supplied via e-mail, where payment can be done using a credit/debit card, ACH transaction, or check.

• I ask that if you must cancel a lesson you give me 24 hours notice.

• If enough notice is provided one of the following can happen:

  • We can reschedule for another day during the same week

  • The unused lesson can roll over into the next month of lessons.

• No refunds or credits may be given for no-show lessons or cancellations made with less than 24 hours notice.

• No refunds are given for unused lessons should the student choose to terminate lessons before completing their term package.