PRIVATE LESSONS
ABOUT
Note: My studio is generally tailored towards students at the high school (9-12th grade), college, and professional levels. If you are looking for instruction at earlier stages of development, I am happy to provide recommendations for excellent teachers who would be a great fit.
SERVICES
Auditions: All-State, DCI/WGI, College Entrance .
Competitions & Festivals: Solo festivals and major percussion events (PASIC, “Days of Percussion”, District, Region and State Solo and Ensemble Festivals)
Repertoire: Guidance on learning and interpreting new solo or ensemble works.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Snare Drum (Orchestral and Rudimental / Marching Percussion)
Keyboard Percussion (Marimba, Xylophone, Vibraphone)
Timpani & Orchestral Percussion
Drumset
Career Coaching: Comprehensive coaching for university teaching position and graduate school applications including document review and materials preparation.
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 eyes and ears to support your development (with your teacher's approval).
THE “practice pays” tiered rate
By sending in practice videos ahead of time, you can lower your hourly rate:
$70/hr: Standard Base Rate
$60/hr: Submit one 3–5 minute practice video (at least 72 hours before your lesson)
$50/hr: Submit 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