Private Instruction

empowered music education

I’m proud to be part of the family of instructors at Empowered Music Education in Camp Hill, PA. I offer lessons on drums, percussion, beginner guitar, drumming for health, and musical exploration.

Dani is a caring, creative, and enthusiastic teacher with 20+ years of performing and teaching experience.

Training: Music performance, music business & technology, drum circle facilitation, drumming for disabilities, A.S. Psychology.

Drums, percussion, guitar, music theory, and wellness.

Dani offers one-on-one instruction for students who are just getting started or want to improve their existing skills on their instrument. Sessions are tailored to specific needs including non-performance based music-making.

Lesson Perks:

• Learn in an inclusive and fun environment equipped with two full drum sets featuring low-volume components.

• Access to printed sheet music and in-lesson learning tools like custom tempo modulation, auto-scrolling on-screen charts and play-along videos.

• Students who demonstrate interest and readiness can take advantage of live performance opportunities. Ask me about “on-the-gig” training!

• Short-term snare drum or hand drum rentals may be available.

• In-home equipment set-up/adjustment and lesson (1 hour total) available for a set fee.

Key concepts: Musicianship, music theory, rhythmic vocabulary, practice philosophy, stage performance, wellness integration.

A practical approach to music performance education

Dani believes while traditional music education can be beneficial, it is not everyone's path - and not everything about becoming a great musician is learned in the classroom by being forced to "read the page" perfectly. Dani starts by helping students build a foundation tailored specifically to their interests and goals.

Key values: Progress not perfection, goal setting, enjoyment, fun, positivity.