Each lesson will be prepared and customized for each student, some of the things I will cover include: -How to set up your drums -Drum tuning -Coordination -Total control of your grip -Hands and feet rudiments -How to get the natural rebound from the stick -The four drum strokes ( up, down, full and tap ) -Patterns with different ostinatos -How to create tasty and powerful fills -Double bass techniques -Blast beat techniques -Playing with metronome/click -Developing good tempo/timing -Groove -Music theory -Read and write music -Build rhythms and drum solos -Different styles Rock, Jazz, Latin, Metal, etc -Proper use of different cymbals and parts of the drums -Learn songs from your favorite bands -Find your own voice (through drums) -Prepare yourself for recordings In person or online lessons. Beginners, intermediate and advance students are welcome! Hablo Español!
Website: melissadrumlessons.com
Phone: (213) 379-9745
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Los Angeles, CA 90029 ·2189.40 mi
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yelpMelisa is a fantastic drum teacher. She really understands the fundamentals of drumming and knows how to communicate them clearly. She sets a great pace that keeps me motivated without feeling...
MoreMelissa is an amazing drum teacher. She explains everything really well and each class builds upon the last. I was worried about it being online but it works just fine. If you're interested in...
MoreFun and convenient. As with anything new, it can be intimidating and cause for anxiety. Not to worry, Melissa understands the needs of a new learner and will ensure lessons are approached with...
MoreMelisa's great!! I'm a big time beginner and having a lot of fun. She pushes you along at a good rate, is very encouraging (but not coddling), and makes it fun to practice. I've taken two...
MoreMelisa is a very badass, encouraging, flexible, and knowledgeable instructor. I used to take lessons in person and transitioned to virtual lessons. She tailors lessons to what I want to learn and...
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