Q. How old do I need to be in order to take lessons?

A. 10 years old and up is the most common age, although it is possible to start at 8 and up.

Q. I'm a parent and I enjoy getting involved with my child and music too, what can I do?

A. I welcome and encourage parents to sit in on lessons, especially with younger children, 8-12 years old. But it is not mandatory.

Q. What do I need to get started with lessons?

A. All you need is a drum pad, pair of sticks and a writing book.

Q. How much practice does it require?

A. I recommend practicing 15 minutes or more at least 5 days a week. The more you practice the better you get!

Q. My son/daughter is in school band, but I'm thinking about furthering their skills with private lessons. What are the advantages?

A. When a child gets private, individual instruction, they increase their skills dramatically because the teacher can easily identify the students strengths and weaknesses many times overlooked in group instruction.

A. How do I know I'm going to like drum lessons?

A. No problem, THE FIRST LESSON IS ALWAYS FREE!