We've all been there where the student forgets what happened during the lesson and couldn't remember how the piece went. They get home and all of sudden the notes just look like dots and lines. It can be a little frustrating (and the parents can feel the tuition fee slipping away haha) so here are a few strategies that I use to help boost retention.

Music lessons in Austin typically range from $25-50 for a half hour and $45-90 for an hour. I personally just charge $30/half hr, $45/45 mins, or $60 hr. If you're interested in drum lessons or piano lessons in Austin, TX or online, please reach out through the LESSONS  page. Thanks! Why are music lessons so expensive? Several factors can influence the cost of a music lesson. The teacher's skill level is probably the largest determining factor. This can include where they wen

Offering online drum lessons! I've taught online for several years and am very experienced with the tailoring the way that I teach to be as realistic and similar to in-person lessons as possible.

Can parents watch the lesson or wait there? Yes, parents can totally stick around to see how the lesson is going or they're welcome to leave and come back. How much should my child practice? All day every day! Just kidding, but practicing for the lesson length (30, 45 or 60 mins) every day for 5-6 days per week is fine. What if my child doesn't remember what happened in the lesson?  That's totally understandable. Once the teacher isn't there, the notes on the page can tu

Steps To Learn Any Song 1. Listen to the song and observe the sound, tempo, phrasing, dynamics, and character 2. Find the correct notes an

3 Free Courses: Every Step To Learn A Jazz Standard On Drums, The Beginner's Guide To Jazz Drumming, And Introduction To The Drum Rudiments

I quite literally directly pass on decades worth of the most effective practice and performance strategies that are available out there! I've also come up with many of my own concepts which codify what you're playing and break things down into easily understandable pieces.