Lea J. says, "Brian is fantastic in identifying the strengths and areas for improvement for each student. He keeps lessons engaging, using music the students are enthusiastic about and allowing them to have input on their own assignments (assuming they fit within the skills he is trying to develop). He is gifted in multiple percussion genres from rock to jazz and everything in between. My student in particular struggles with being motivated to push himself in learning new skills, but Brian is careful to find meaningful ways to motivate him and encourage him to level up. Brian is also skilled in breaking down challenging techniques into small achievable steps, so no one gets discouraged in trying to meet large goals quickly. His curriculum is very effective in getting beginners up and running AND challenging more advanced players. That’s hard to find in a single private teacher (from my own experience as a musician who had to move from one instructor to another as my needs evolved). I could not recommend Brian’s services with more confidence or enthusiasm. He’s been invaluable to our drummer!"See more