Students building foundations
Lessons can focus on healthier technique, reading, sound, timing, practice structure, and instrument-specific fundamentals.
Percussion Lessons and Coaching
Private percussion coaching for students, adult learners, audition candidates, and directors seeking structured support in mallets, snare, timpani, drum set, and concert percussion.
- Percussion lessons
- College audition coaching
- All-State prep
- Adult learners
- Metro Detroit
Clear percussion coaching for real practice problems.
The teaching focus is practical: hear the issue, name the issue, choose a better strategy, and build a practice system the player can repeat independently.
Who coaching can support
Coaching can support a player preparing for an audition, returning to an instrument after time away, or trying to solve a specific technical or musical problem.
College audition coaching
Audition work can clarify repertoire demands, preparation timelines, practice priorities, and how to present a complete percussion profile.
Adult learners and returning players
Adult coaching should be direct, respectful, and practical, with goals shaped around musical curiosity, confidence, and sustainable progress.
Directors seeking targeted support
Directors can inquire about targeted coaching for percussion-specific gaps that are difficult to address during full ensemble rehearsal.
Lesson and coaching focus areas
Spencer serves Metro Detroit, Southeast Michigan, Garden City and surrounding communities, with wider Michigan, nearby Ohio, and nearby Ontario by arrangement where relevant.
At a glance
- Instruments
- Mallet percussion, snare drum, timpani, drum set, concert percussion, reading, timing, and practice design
- Auditions
- College percussion auditions, All-State preparation, ensemble placement, and focused repertoire coaching by arrangement
- Local and online options
- Coaching inquiries are welcome from Garden City, Wayne-Westland, Huron Valley, Metro Detroit, and other Michigan communities; online work may fit some goals
- Students under 18
- Scheduling and communication should include a parent, guardian, or approved school contact as appropriate
- Adult learners
- Adults are welcome whether they are starting, returning, changing instruments, or refining specific skills
- Inquiry details
- Include goals, instrument focus, experience level, audition timeline if applicable, and whether online or local coaching is preferred
Diagnosis
Identify what is actually causing the musical or technical problem before adding more exercises.
Mental models
Build simple ways to understand rhythm, motion, geography, sound, and listening so practice becomes less guesswork.
Self-correction
Turn lessons into repeatable checkpoints a player can use alone between sessions.
Education questions
Does Spencer offer percussion lessons in Metro Detroit?
Yes. Coaching inquiries are welcome from Metro Detroit, Garden City and surrounding communities, with wider Michigan by arrangement.
Does Spencer coach college percussion auditions?
Yes. Audition coaching can address repertoire planning, technical gaps, musical preparation, and how to present a balanced percussion profile.
Can adult learners study with Spencer?
Yes. Adult learners and returning players are welcome, and coaching goals can be shaped around practical progress rather than a school curriculum.
Does Spencer work online?
Online coaching may be useful for some goals. The best format depends on instrument, space, sound, camera setup, and the student's goals.