As an educator for nearly two decades, it has been extremely rewarding to be able to share guidance and knowledge on how to move through your own musical journey with confidence and joy. With the right support, these lessons in fundamentals will put you on the right track!

As a gig economy hustler who spent a decade balancing a double life as a professional musician and fintech workhorse, I know how tough it is to fit learning an instrument into a busy life. I can help you establish a learning journey that is long-lasting, personalized, and deeply rewarding. Let's scheme about what you want to get out of this. What thrills you the most to picture yourself doing a year from now? What keeps you motivated? Tell me what you know, and I'll help you figure out the rest. -Practice routines that become daily rituals you look forward to -Artistic influences specific to your taste who will shape and inspire you -Agile learning and "focus-maxxing": Turning your current fixations into progress portals -Sustainable, realistic growth as an artist I specialize in adult learners and serious beginners. Instruments: Drum Set, Snare Drum, Marimba, Piano, Violin Genres: Jazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, pop, rock, funk, hip-hop, classical, marching/rudimental Skills/Techniques: Sight-reading, Rhythm, Aural Skills, Musical Phrasing, Improvisation, Flow, Ensemble Playing, Professional Etiquette, Rehearsal Etiquette, Stage Presence, Performance Techniques, Movement Techniques, Historical Context