Joanna's Drum School
Joanna's Drum School
Joanna teaches top quality private and group lessons online across the globe and in-person in Long Beach, CA. She is an experienced, patient instructor and teaches students of all ages and levels. Joanna provides a positive learning environment while also challenging students to reach their potential. Students also gain skills that reach beyond drumming, such as self confidence, mindfulness, focus, how to set and attain goals, and how to overcome negative thinking/behavior that impedes on one’s success.
Joanna tailors her lessons to meet the needs and goals of her students. Lesson curriculum for drumset lessons may include: Reading music (for both snare drum and drumset), rudiments/rolls, development of coordination, technique, playing along to music including understanding song structure/form, time keeping in various musical styles such as rock, pop, hip-hop, funk, jazz, etc., drum fills, soloing, creative development, listening skills.
Joanna also teaches beginning djembe, frame drum, doumbek, and congas. Students learn how to attain the various sounds of each drum, traditional patterns, soloing, cultural context, and how to play with other interlocking drum patterns. Check out the reviews and see what others are saying!
