Private Lessons

I provide (beginner) private lessons for both individuals and small groups with the following instruments:

*Some lessons may be taught by my son, Jefferson. He is also a master percussionist/woodwind player.

Parents provide the instrument for their student.

Woodwinds (Individual Lessons Only) - Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Digital Wind Controller (Yamaha WX7), Xaphoon, Venova

Guitars & Ukes (Individual and group) - Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Ukulele, Bass Ukulele, Banjolele

Percussion (Individual and group) - Hand drums {djembe, doumbek, darabuka, bugarubu, congas, cajon, bongos, talking drum, ibo, Klong Yao}

Stick drums [djunun, danmo, steel drum, snare drum]

Recorder Type Instruments (Individual and group) - Recorder, Song Flute, Ocarina, Penny Whistle, {Xaphoon, Venova - reeded w/recorder fingering}

American Folk Instruments (Individual and group) - Banjolele, Spoons, Bones, Washboard, Harmonica, Jaw Harp, Hambone

Mallet/Keyboard Percussion (Individual) - Marimba, Balafon', Joia Tubes, bells, Piano/Synth

Specialty Instruments (Individual) - Concertina, Melodica, Digeridoo, Kalimba

Rates for lessons are: Individual - $15 per half hour or $20 per hour.

Group - $10 per half hour or $15 per hour.

(Half hour lessons are usually for younger students up to 10 yrs.)

Email me to schedule lessons

jeff.ballard.djembes@gmail.com