PRIVATE LESSONS
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Snare Drum (Orchestral and Rudimental / Marching Percussion)
Keyboard Percussion (Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone)
Timpani & Orchestral Percussion
Drumset
Career & Academic Advancement: Comprehensive coaching for university teaching position and graduate school applications including document review and materials preparation.
SERVICES
Auditions: All-State, College entrance, or Marching Arts (DCI/WGI).
Competitions & Festivals: Solo festivals and major percussion events (PASIC, “Days of Percussion”
Repertoire: Guidance on learning and interpreting new solo or ensemble works.
THE “practice pays” tiered rate
By engaging in active video feedback, you can unlock significant savings on lesson rates:
$60/hrStandard Base Rate
$50/hrSubmit one 3–5 minute practice video (at least 72 hours before your lesson)
$40/hrSubmit two practice videos (at least 72 hours and 24 hours before your lesson)
Contact Sammons' for full technical specifications and submission details regarding your practice videos.
flexible lesson options
Remote Learning: Not based in the Salt Lake City area? I offer fully integrated virtual lessons and remote recording feedback options.
Supplemental Coaching: Do you already have a primary instructor? I am happy to serve as an additional set of ears and eyes to support your development (with your teacher's approval).