Danny M.

• Berkeley, CA 94703 ( 11.2 mi )
• Experienced Percussion Lesson

• Male Age 31
• Member since: 06/2013
• Will travel up to 20 miles
• Rates from $20 to $30 /hr
• On-line In-Home
• Also Tutors: Drums, Piano, Vocals, Keyboard, Musical, Guitar

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Emphasis and understanding of the fundmental material is crucial, and I would focus more on simplifying how certain topics should be understood rather than over-complicating the problem.
Law student based in Berkeley, studying in Ireland. Educated in Clongowes Wood College (Ireland), achieving top grades in English, Music and Geography. Received the RIAM silver medal at 15 for piano, and the gold medal at 18 years of age. Played drums for 12+ years. Certified TEFL English language teacher and runner-up in the 2011 Beckett-Joyce award for creative writing. Tutored for ages 15-18 in the English category and can teach piano and drums to all but advanced performers.

Daniel P.

• Walnut Creek, CA 94596 ( 13.1 mi )
• Percussion Tutor

• Male
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $50.00 to $54.00 /hr
• Also Tutors: Guitar

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My teaching style is very simple and effective. I start with Technique. I believe that it is the best interest of a student’s success to learn about the instrument before learning how to play it. Then, I incorporate Basic Theory. It is also important for a student to understand why they are playing and how music flows together. My students then begin to learn the major fundamentals of the Bass; Groove, Feel, and how to be a leader. They will also learn how to write their own music, and if they desire how to read and notate. Music Theory is a big part of my curriculum. I feel it is the most important skill to understand what you are playing and why. I encourage the students at any time can bring in their own material to learn.
Except for my family, music is my top priority, and it is my personal goal to go as far as I can professionally by giving all that I can personally. W ... read more

Donna R.

• Agwin, CA 94508 ( 30.9 mi )
• Percussion Tutor

• Female
• Member Since: 03/2010
• Will travel up to 50 miles
• Rates from $47.00 to $50.00 /hr
• I am a Certified Teacher
• Also Tutors: Trumpet, Saxophone, Piano, Musical, Guitar

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Since I have worked students with a wide variety of learning issues; I feel that I am well prepared to assess and deliver educational materials and instruction to any student. I understand that each student has his learning style and prefers specific modalities such as: games & puzzles, logical sequential, the arts, naturalistic, etc. Although those would not be the only modalities I would use to educate my students, I feel that I must acknowledge this and respond with a portion of the lessons directed at personal interest. Also, the student's learning environment is important. My students are the recipients of a positive climate where tangible rewards/awards are delivered along with praise, emotional support and encouragement.
I have been in the field of education for approximately 14 years of which the last 8 years have been special education. I have worked with students of ... read more