Percussion and Child Development
Music contributes to
what many experts call “a rich sensory environment.” Early exposure to a wide
variety of tastes, smells, textures, colors, and sounds promotes the
development of connective pathways in the brain. These connections are known to
help kids excel in many facets of learning including reading and math. Simply
listening to music may encourage these connections, but the greatest impact has
been seen in children who actively participate in musical activities. Research
has shown that kids regularly involved in music classes do better in reading
and math when they start school. They also play better with others, have higher self esteem and are better able to focus and control their motor functions. Percussion
requires the ability to keep a steady beat, listen to the music and make coordinated
movements. The skills taught to percussion students have been shown to
enhance development in other areas such as reading, math, and language
development. Music education has also been known to improve auditory
development, attention span, abstract reasoning skills, and hand-eye
coordination.
After-School Programs
ZJHPercussion offers a variety of classes tailored to meet the needs of all age groups and musical abilities.
General Percussion Classes: Designed for beginners, these classes can accommodate the needs of any age group, from 1st through 12th grades. At this level, timekeeping and percussion technique is stressed. Students learn to listen to one another in order to play as a cohesive unit, reaching a common musical goal. Students are taught how to read basic rhythms in order to establish a foundation for continued learning in the field of percussion. Styles from across the world, including Cuba, Brazil, Africa, America, and the Caribbean will be introduced in this course.
Specialized: Classes can be tailored to meet the needs of your particular group of students. Whether you want to learn a new style, technique, or instrument, your school will find an individualized class and curriculum designed to help you reach your goals. Styles include but are not limited to: Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Brazilian Samba, and Hand Drumming Essentials.
General Percussion Classes: Designed for beginners, these classes can accommodate the needs of any age group, from 1st through 12th grades. At this level, timekeeping and percussion technique is stressed. Students learn to listen to one another in order to play as a cohesive unit, reaching a common musical goal. Students are taught how to read basic rhythms in order to establish a foundation for continued learning in the field of percussion. Styles from across the world, including Cuba, Brazil, Africa, America, and the Caribbean will be introduced in this course.
Specialized: Classes can be tailored to meet the needs of your particular group of students. Whether you want to learn a new style, technique, or instrument, your school will find an individualized class and curriculum designed to help you reach your goals. Styles include but are not limited to: Afro-Cuban Rhythms, Brazilian Samba, and Hand Drumming Essentials.
Private Lessons
Zachary is available for private lessons and tutoring to
anyone over the age of five interested in improving their general rhythmic
development or studying drum set, hand drums, or other percussion
instruments. Lessons are
individualized to meet each student’s personal learning style and progress. Lessons are available at either Zachary’s home or the student’s home. Depending on the student’s location, in-home lessons may include a small travel fee.
A strict 24-hour cancellation policy exists for all lessons and classes.
Private instruction is offered for: Congas, Bongos, Diembe, Drum Set, Cajon, Pandeiro, Shekere, Timbales and a variety of other hand held percussion instruments. Lessons in specific styles of percussion include: Afro-Cuban (Rumba, Son, Bembe), Puerto Rican (Salsa, Bomba, Plena), Brazilian (Samba, Samba Reggae, Batucada, Partido Alto), Dominican Republic (Merengue) and Afro-Caribbean (Calypso, Soca, Reggae).
A strict 24-hour cancellation policy exists for all lessons and classes.
Private instruction is offered for: Congas, Bongos, Diembe, Drum Set, Cajon, Pandeiro, Shekere, Timbales and a variety of other hand held percussion instruments. Lessons in specific styles of percussion include: Afro-Cuban (Rumba, Son, Bembe), Puerto Rican (Salsa, Bomba, Plena), Brazilian (Samba, Samba Reggae, Batucada, Partido Alto), Dominican Republic (Merengue) and Afro-Caribbean (Calypso, Soca, Reggae).
