In-school clinics, and masterclasses available for students, AND educators.

I have been working with percussionists of all ages since 1978.  In this time, I have developed teaching styles to help your students turn into technically proficient, and musically sensitive percussion performers. These players become a valuable asset to school, as well as community bands, and orchestras.  This also prepares the student to handle any audition situation they may encounter.

I am available for masterclasses, or clinics (for students, AND Band Directors, who need a little brush up on percussion techniques). Some of the topics:

*Snare Drum: Orchestral Techniques / A musical approach to Rudiments / Tuning your drums.

*Timpani: The care, tuning, adjustments, and ranges of your instrument.

*Toys & Traps: The essential's for all percussionists, Triangle, Tambourine, Cymbals, etc.

*Marimba/Xylophone:  Mallet selection / Beginner exercises, and repertoire / Audition repertoire.

*Vibes: Comping chords in a "Jazz Ensemble" / Devoloping a musical solo / 4 Mallet technique.

*Drumset: "Jazz" styles, "Latin" styles / Fills, and set-ups / Chart reading, and interpretation.

*Congas: Basic Hand Techniques / Working with the drumset drummer.

*Multi-Percussion: Developing the set-up / Repertoire.

I am also available for:
Concerts
Performances with your Percussion Ensemble
Performances with your band, orchestra, or any ensemble
School Assembly programs