Teaching Philosophy
"Many students believe that if they do regular practice, work on rudiments - "get their drumming together" - then everything will fall into place and it will only be a matter of time before the gigs come flooding in. This is not always the case. Yes practice is important, but what is more important is that it is the right sort of practice. Guidance through the maze of available material is essential; musical direction is much more important than just pure technical expertise.
My teaching philosophy is based on student needs and clarity of thought, supported by a solid playing facility. No two students have the same needs! We must also try to understand that it's not a case of teaching rock, jazz, latin drums: the technical aspects are all the same. What we need to address is the development of a facility that allows us to access all these different styles of playing. Versatility is the key to a successful musical future.