Q: Does a student need to have a drum set to take lessons from you?

A: No. I can teach a student all of the standard drumming rudiments and concepts with just a practice pad and a pair of sticks. Eventlually, a student will most likely want to buy a drum kit (set) or at least a snare drum. I can give you some tips and ideas about buying drums. I also recommend visiting Sioux Falls Music for advice on purchasing drums. Talk to their drum guy, Al Berven.

Q: Are there any prerequisites for taking drum or guitar lessons?

A:No. Sometimes schools and others instructors require piano lessons or other music lessons before drums, but since I studied piano myself and have years of experience playing drums, guitar and writing music in standard notation, I am able to teach the music theory that is necessary to understand how drums and guitar fit into the wider scope of music as it relates to other musical instruments and accepted music theory.

Q: How much do lessons cost?

A: $20/half hour lesson