Private Lessons for Serious Percussionists

Dr. Smith has a small studio of private pre-college and adult students. Contact him directly for availability and rates: jbsmithdrums@gmail.com

Instructional objectives:

Drumming technique, repertoire and sight-reading

Pitched percussion technique (two and four mallet), musicality, repertoire and sight-reading

Timpani technique, repertoire and ear-training

Drumset technique and styles

MAX/MSP programming

Specialized instruction: competition preparation, college entrance audition coaching, solo and ensemble contest preparation, concerto coaching, orchestral excerpts, ensemble music coaching.

Combining traditional methods and materials with technology-based systems, Dr. Smith establishes educational directives that will give each student the opportunity to reach their musical goals.