

I know he works with many instruments, but those were the two that I wanted to focus on. In that time, my skills increased exponentially on marimba and drumset. “I really appreciated all of the help I received from Jason. Coaching on drum line, band, jazz combo, solo, or orchestra music is available. With a foundation in drumset, orchestral percussion, Latin percussion, and keyboard percussion, I can help take your playing to the next level, whatever that may be for you. I have presented on these topics at the University of Michigan, Wright State University, and Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne. My approach to practicing will take your preparation to the next level and reduce any amount of performance anxiety. I emphasize musicality combined with flawless technique and control. If you are preparing for a solo competition, or a college or job audition, I can refine your performance.

Ask about the Beginner Student Pack which includes 4 lessons, a rent-to-own instrument program, and learning material. The progression of each student is customized according to the student’s musical goals. We have fun at every lesson because there are many activities to engage and challenge the student. This approach teaches students from the start the technique to play the instruments, the coordination needed for drum set, and the ability to read music. This is why my approach to teaching children starts right away with three areas of percussion: snare drum, music reading on bells, and drum set. Young students are drawn to the variety of instruments in a percussion section.

Teaching techniques include playing along with the student, recording and listening back for self evaluation, and play-a-long CDs. My studio is equipped with a drum set, multiple snare drums, Latin percussion instruments, marimba, vibraphone, xylophone, bells, timpani, and sound system. As principal percussionist in the Fort Wayne Philharmonic and an active performer in Fort Wayne, you will have ample opportunity to attend diverse performances. I have almost twenty years of experience teaching students age 7 to 57.
