Drum Lessons in Omaha, NE at Gruv Studio
Welcome to Gruv Studio!
My name is Jason and I’m a private drum teacher, clinician and performer in Omaha, Nebraska. If you are looking for private drum lessons, group lessons or need a clinician in the Omaha area please read further.
An advantage with private lessons is the ability to tailor my approach for each student or group. Each student may require a different approach to a concept. If you’re beginner I can offer the basics to give you a strong fundamental foundation and continue with challenging styles. For the experienced player I can expand your drum vocabulary and offer new challenges to make you a better musician.
I make drum lessons fun. Music should be a pleasure, not a job. With that being said, it does take commitment to become a musician. Practice is required but it’s the approach to the practice that is important. Consistency is key. It’s much better to practice 15 minutes everyday rather than 3 hours before your lesson. Most people ask "How long should I practice?" The best response to that is "How good do you want to be?". The more you practice the better you become.
I offer lessons for Drum Set, Snare Drum, Basic Mallet percussion, Basic Hand Drumming as well as Auxiliary percussion. I teach, and have experience with, several different styles of music including Rock, Metal, Punk, Hip-Hop, R & B, Blues, Jazz, Swing, Latin, Gospel, Country, Marching, and Drum Corps. I teach and use several different techniques and philosophies, e.g., Matched grip, Traditional Grip, Moeller Technique, Heel up or Heel down, open handed set playing, left or right hand drum set.
Here are some quotes from parents of some of my students:
"We are pleased with what our son is learning with you - obviously, since we want his younger brother to start this Fall!"
"You are enthusiastic about percussion and willing to teach our son what he is interested in/excited about. You introduce him to a variety of techniques/methods and instruments. You are willing to be flexible with our busy schedules. You continue to work on fundamentals and rudiments. Keep up the good work!"
"My child has enjoyed having you for a teacher. Your enthusiasm is contagious and you have a great way of relating music theory to him. His excited to go to lessons and even more excited when he is finished. Thank you!"
Check out the FAQ section for more information or if you have any questions please feel free to contact me.