About Rick Shoemaker
Rick Shoemaker
Music Teacher, Master
Location:
Marietta ,
GA
Speaks:
English
Instructs:
Drums
Education:
Private lessons for 5 years.
Performance Experience:
Rick Shoemaker has performed and toured nationally with numerous artists since 1990 including Mad Margritt, Chuck Negron and Mystic Orchestra, renowned world music group Janah, MERMER, Leni Stern, and more.
Teaching Experience:
Rick Shoemaker has taught drums and percussion at Ken Stanton Music since 1994 as well as Music Rx for four years.
Teaching Philosophy:
With a strong focus on reading and the rudiments, I address balance, dynamics, technique, and timing in various styles of grooves, fills, and solo ideas.
Get to know Rick Shoemaker
Rick Shoemaker teaches beginner to advanced drums and percussion, creating relaxed, encouraging lessons that balance strong technique with musical creativity. His instruction explores a variety of musical styles while developing drum rudiments, rhythmic reading, coordination, improvisation, and critical listening skills. Rick helps students learn favorite songs, create drum charts, and develop the confidence to play with other musicians. He emphasizes patient practice, repetition, and relaxation techniques to make learning enjoyable and rewarding. Rick has 33 years of teaching experience, including four years of private lessons, and has toured nationally with multiple bands.
Rick Shoemaker teaches at:
119 Cobb Parkway North Suite A
Marietta, GA 30062
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3636 Dallas Hwy
Marietta, GA 30064
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