Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Cliff offers private lessons for both aspiring drummers and seasoned players. As a working creative and professional in the music industry, he wants to ensure that his students have a broad set of skills that they can continue to apply long after they move on from his mentorship.
Lessons can take place at either the student's home or at Cliff's studio space. The studio is located near South Miami. The price can vary depending on the location. Contact for more details!
"I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cliff. His passion for music and dedication to his students is truly inspiring. My son has not only grown in his musical abilities but also in his confidence and love for music, all thanks to Cliff's patient and encouraging teaching style. We feel so lucky to have found such a talented and caring teacher!" - Elia, 2025
"Cliff is a great musician and an excellent teacher. He has a lot of patience, especially with children, explaining even the most difficult things calmly and very well. My son is enthusiastic about him and I am very happy how he is learning." - Giorgia, 2025
"Cliff is a great instructor. His methods are well-rounded and multifaceted. He is as highly skilled, well beyond his years, as he is patient and thoughtful with students." - Stephanie, 2025
"Cliff is a great teacher for all skill levels. He has a very thorough understanding of the drums in a wide range of styles; he is super adaptive and flexible! Could not recommend him highly enough!" - Winston, 2025
- MORE THAN A DECADE OF DRUMMING
- HALF A DECADE TEACHING
- SCHOOL OF ROCK INSTRUCTOR
- HUNDREDS OF LIVE PERFORMANCES
(CROWDS OF UP TO 5,000+)
- PAST INSTRUCTOR/ARRANGER FOR SEVERAL HIGH SCHOOLMARCHING BANDS
- B.M. IN MODERN ARTIST DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP (M.A.D.E.) - UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI - FROST SCHOOL OF MUSIC 2026, in progress*
A good sense of timing is a fundamental skill that is not unique to drummers but is absolutely essential. I teach students how to work on their internal timing by providing extensive methods of using a metronome; a tool that is integral for a seasoned player.
Grooves are the foundation of any good song and fills bring the excitement to these songs. I show students how to break down these components so that they understand the patterns and rhythms that make up the music we all love.
In order to progress consistently, you must practice! This seems obvious, yet practicing is not usually taught as an important subject to drummers. I employ methods that myself and many others have used to progress in a faster and more efficient way.
The ears are more important to a musician than their hands or their feet. They allow us to interpret what we are hearing, and to choose what to do with it; To understand it, repeat it, mold it into our own idea, or to do nothing at all. I teach how to interpret music and use it to improve your skills.