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Making music with Percussion - Drums, Percussion, Ableton, and Music Theory

Want to learn how to play one of your favorite songs? Or, have you always wanted to make your own music? We can work through and train the skills you want to work on as an individual so you can succeed in whatever your goals are in music. From the basics to preparing for live performances and auditions, I am excited to help you discover how to bring your ideas to life! Lessons can be brought to you as well, no travel on your part is required if it makes it easier!

What you can expect from my lessons:
- Individual-based pedagogy that helps you achieve your goals
- Experience with Ableton Live 9,10, and 11 in music production and original sound art
- Comfortable teaching classical percussion, drumset, and vibraphone
- Offer sight-reading, dictation, and music theory lessons in addition to the standard percussion lessons
- Creative ways to learn rhythm through games that reinforce foundations
- Opportunities to use non-traditional instruments and natural materials to create your own unique music
- An experienced teacher in all styles of music

Lessons are completely individual-based. If you are starting brand new, we will have a set schedule to go through, and if you have experience already, we will jump off from where you are now.

Extra information

No requirements for the first lesson, though it is recommended you have a journal or notebook, sticks, and access to a computer/Ableton Live if you want to use it.

Location

At student's location: Around The Hague, Netherlands
At teacher's location: Wolterbeekstraat, The Hague, Netherlands

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General info

Age:
Preschool children (4-6 years old)
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level:
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration:
30 minutes
60 minutes
The class is taught in:English, Dutch

About Me

Hi! My name is Porter, I am originally from the US but now living in Den Haag. I am a classically trained percussionist, but I love to experiment and explore sounds and styles. I feel incredibly lucky to be able to work as a musician, and so I look forward to having any opportunity to share that passion with other people.

I love to experiment with found objects, and natural materials, and create my own music. Besides playing in standard ensembles and venues around the Netherlands, my passion lies in sharing the possibilities of percussion as a tool for change and awareness. Thus, being able to offer meaningful lessons and promote the joy of music is an extension of this passion for me, and I look forward to working with you!

I am a native English speaker, but am also comfortable working partly in Dutch.

Education

Bachelor's in Music Performance, University of Arizona 2021; summa cum laude
Master's in Classical Percussion, Koninklijk Conservatorium 2023; End exam 9.5, cum laude, Ensemble Academy Specialization

Experience / Qualifications

Professional musician playing with New European Ensemble, Asko Shönberg, and others around the Netherlands.
Taught Honor Outreach Band for 2 years, ages 10-14
Taught New Horizons Band for 2 years, ages 35-80
Taught Drumset lessons with DPV Music Lessons, ages 6-18

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