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Spencer
- Price $71
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$71/h
1st lesson free
- Drumming
Experienced tutor in Drum in Eagan, Spencer offers private lessons tailored to your needs.
- Drumming
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Recommended
Spencer is a respected tutor in our community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.
About Spencer
I teach lessons at my home studio in Eagan, MN.
With 24 years spent behind a drum set, a Bachelors degree in music performance, and 11+ years of teaching/performance experience, I provide professional and engaging drum lessons for all ages and skill levels.
With a proven method, my students have gone from having no musical experience to confidently playing along with their favorite songs, reading music off the page, and performing in bands!
My students enjoy their lessons so much that my average student takes lessons for 2 years. 63% of my students continue with lessons for at least 1 year and 30% of my students stay with me for 3+ years.
Fun, encouraging, and patient, I build great relationships with all of my students. I always work through material at whatever pace is needed for the student to succeed.
I love sharing my passion for music and my knowledge about drums with my students. Watching my student have that "light bulb" moment in lesson, and seeing the accomplished smile form on their face never gets old. I love watching shy/cautious students come out of lessons with a new found confidence.
While in college I discovered that I loved to teach other people how to play the drum set. After graduation my first professional job as a musician was teaching drum lessons.
I have been a student of the drum set for 24 years. I have worked professionally as an educator and performer for the past 10+ years. I have performed in many original bands, church worship bands, musical theater pit bands, recording projects, and traveling groups.
I graduated Summa Cum Laude from McNally Smith College of Music with a Bachelor's in Percussion Performance. While at McNally Smith I took two classes on pedagogy (the study of teaching). I began teaching immediately after graduating in the spring of 2014.
I have had great success taking students with no musical knowledge and turning them into skilled drummers. I have also had success working with students who have prior musical knowledge and helping them to further develop their skills.
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I like to spend the first lesson evaluating what the student already knows. Depending on the skill level of the student we move on to working through material to improve the student's reading, coordination, and groove vocabulary. Once the student is ready we start learning songs.
I have taught students anywhere from 5 to 60 years old. Most have started with no musical knowledge, others have played in bands and some have music degrees on other instruments.
I strongly suggest you look for a qualified instructor who is going to teach the student more about music than just how to play songs. Knowing how to read music opens so many doors for the student to further their musical education and ensures that the student is knowledgeable about MUSIC and not just about rock beats. We drummers are musicians too, after all.
I am happy to announce the release of my very own drum set method book!
Making a Drummer: A Grab-and-Go Curriculum for Drum Set Instruction was released in March of 2021. I worked on this book since 2014 and am so excited to finally have it finished and printed. Find out more at my website store!
A few things worth thinking about before reaching out
Figure out what the student's goals are. Do they want to play in a rock band? Do they want to try out for jazz band or marching band at school? Do they want to volunteer to play at church?
Is the student willing to put in the effort to practice each week? Often, students get frustrated because they aren't progressing in their study. When asked how much they practice each week they say "only a little". Progressing with an instrument is fun! In order to progress, they need to practice.
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Perfect! I am happy to recommend Spencer and have enjoyed the time I have been taking drum lessons here. The quality of instruction is always at a high level and I am confident that my skills have progressed under his direction.
Perfect! Spencer is extremely patient and accommodating, helping me achieve my objectives and goes far beyond my expectations in providing me with the resources and instruction necessary to improve my drumming skills.
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I think he has a very sound approach to teaching the drum set. I’ve seen vast improvement in many aspects of the playing while having him as a teacher.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time studying under Mr. Schoeneman. He is incredibly patient and works at a comfortable pace, while still pushing me. I have been able to apply everything he has taught me while playing every day and playing for my church youth group worship band. Overall, I would highly recommend Spencer to anyone who wants to improve their drumming skills.
Our son began drum lessons with Spencer a few months ago and we have been SO pleased! He is a very kind & patient instructor, and very knowledgable in the art of music. He began lessons at our son's personal level and our son has really enjoyed his time learning with Spencer so far. Spencer is also very accommodating and welcoming, as he invites parents to sit in on lessons if they so choose. We are so glad we found him!
It’s a very very good learning experience and a healthy environment. I have learned so much and I am continuing to learn more and more each lesson. I am able to practice a wide range of music for school and that I enjoy!
I have been working with Spencer for past 2 years now and I have seen a significant improvement in my playing. Spencer is extremely patient, very methodical and extremely flexible. He has a ton of exercises and lessons tailored for each student's needs and for variety of skills. He focuses on getting the technique and foundation right. My skills have improved across the board including speed, technique, rudiments, single and double pedal drumming, dynamics, theory and my listening skills! I would recommend Spencer with my full conviction to anyone who is looking for serious uplift of their skills.
Spencer is an excellent teacher. He is very clear on what basics a young drummer needs to cement before moving on in their learning. He knows when they need to stay where they are for a bit longer and when he can advance the level of material. He is an extremely skilled drummer himself and is able to teach others these skills. He is organized and methodical in his teaching style. He is open to requests of the students or parents of students if there is something specific they desire to learn. Excellent communication skills. Highly recommend! Our son has been taking lessons from him for over a year.
Spencer is a wonderful, knowledgeable, and talented drum teacher. His passion for both music and Jesus shines through in the intentional way he teaches and encourages our son.
Spencer is patient, knowledgeable and great with teaching my son the drums. It’s been amazing to see how much my 6 year has learned in one year of learning at Key of Rhythm Studios. I highly recommend it!
Spencer is excellent at communicating clearly about lessons, payments, expectations, etc! After moving to the area, our son was nervous about starting with a new teacher. After one lesson he was sure he wanted to stick with Spencer, and he always comes out of his lessons with a smile on his face and shares the new things he learned and how he enjoyed his time. We highly recommend Spencer!
Spencer has to be one of the most patient people I've ever met, our son is very full of energy with not always the highest level of focus. Poor Spencer does an amazing job at redirecting and making drum lessons fun for a little boy. In just one year our son even though he's young has learned so much from Spencer.
My son loves his weekly drum lessons with Spencer! I like how Spencer assesses the drum level and gives lessons accordingly. He gives homework and follows up with it in class. He is punctual and uses the lesson time to its fullest. Spencer is a knowledgeable drummer and an excellent teacher.
Spencer Schoeneman is an excellent drum instructor. He focuses on technique and fundamentals of drumming and understands how to teach those fundamentals to improve drumming skills even in experienced drummers. He is incredibly patient and positive. I’ve been learning and improving a lot even though I’ve been playing drums for over 20 years.
Spencer at Key of Rhythm studios is an immensely talented drummer and even better teacher. I've shared the stage with him and my daughter has truly benefited from private lessons with him. Grateful to have someone as reliable, professional and kind in my daughter's corner.
Mr. Schoeneman is a quality drum instructor who has taken my 12 year old's interest in drums and turned it into a love. My son has come a long way in a short amount of time, and is learning drum foundations and skills of true musicianship. Highly recommend his studio!
Spencer operates with the highest level of professionalism from start to finish, whether it be written, oral or in person. He is punctual each week and has never left us waiting or wondering. His communication is impeccable, he is a master at what he does and a natural teacher. He not only challenges my daughter to keep stretching and refining her skills, but inspires her to explore, resulting in her experience with percussion to be unique and custom to her specifically. She has grown exponentially and I have to say I enjoy hearing them converse as much as I enjoy hearing her play! Did I mention that Spencer is a rockin’ drummer?
Spencer is FANTASTIC and a great teacher. He has done wonders teaching my daughter over the past few years. She is 12 now. It's smiles every time she goes to/from lessons. I've seen her constantly grow her skills, focusing on her rudiments and building on her skills allowing her to constantly be challenged. and he makes it fun for her.
I spent months fooling around on Youtube and not getting anywhere. Spencer's curriculum and structure has allowed me to advance WAY faster than I was as a self-directed student. Additionally, Spencer puts great care and attention into his role as an instructor. Expect a prepared and deliberate teacher. Highly recommended!
He was an amazing instructor and patient with my young daughter while she was learning. Very easy to work with.
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Pack prices
- 5h: $355
- 10h: $710
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The first lesson with Spencer will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.
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- $71/h
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My lesson length and corresponding price is as follows:
30 min lessons - $34
45 min lessons - $44 - Most Popular
60 min lessons - $54
New students receive a 50% discount on their first lesson.
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