"I specialize in beginners, both grade school and older adults interested in scratching that curiosity itch, and audition preparation. I have experience in learning challenged individuals.

I have developed performance versatility over decades of involvement in many of the common styles of modern musics. Personalized lessons are approached with diligent and thorough pre-preparation. Performance and instructionally skilled at most tuned and un-tuned percussion instruments due to earning two degrees in music: Percussion Education at the University of Georgia under Thomas McCutchen, and Percussion Performance at East Carolina University under Harold Jones.

The aforementioned includes advanced music notation reading and writing and excellent verbal and written communication skills. I am a veteran of the New York music scene." less...