Kevin B.

Des Moines, IA

Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons

Pin Studio or Home or Webcam

About Me

I became interested in music when I was around 7 years old. I had two uncles that played guitar/banjo and another who was a music promoter. I would love to sing along when they played and was fascinated by their ability to play an instrument. I took my first guitar lesson when I was 12 and my lifetime love and pursuit of playing music officially began. A short time later I convinced my parents to let me get a set of drums. I started to learn mainly by ear, playing along to my favorite music. Soon after, I took some lessons and I was off and running. I played throughout high school in the band program marching, jazz & orchestra and picked up the bass guitar along the way, playing bass in the jazz band my final year. Fast forward to today. At the age of 53, I have been playing music professionally for most of my adult life. I have played in numerous bands as a drummer and lead vocalist and I developed a solo acoustic act guitar/vocals about 8 years ago that I currently perform around the metro area. While I have no previous teaching experience, I feel I could provide the beginning student a solid foundation on which to build their own lifetime love for playing music. My musical tastes are wide and varied, from rock to jazz, funk to reggae and even to the pop hits of today.

Kevin B. is proficient in and teaches Guitar Lessons, Drum Lessons .

What to expect in my Guitar Lessons

Beginner - Intermediate

To learn how to read chord charts and execute the proper fingerings for each chord. To be able to move through the different chords and learn how each chord relates to another. To learn different strumming patterns and picking techniques. To be able to learn virtually any song by applying the methods introduced.

What to expect in my Drum Lessons

Beginner

Basic concepts of rhythm and time. Rudiments and how they are the building blocks for any beat or rhythm you will play. Learn the concept of limb independence the ability to play different things with each of your hands and feet.

Guitar & Drum Lessons in Des Moines, Lessons in Des Moines, IA

Take professional Guitar & Drum Lessons in Des Moines, lessons in Des Moines, IA with Kevin B., a dedicated instructor focused on delivering structured and results-driven training. Kevin B. brings real-world performance and teaching experience into every lesson, ensuring a practical and engaging learning environment. Lessons are designed to strengthen fundamentals, enhance technique, and build confidence through practical, hands-on learning.

What You'll Learn:

Core Guitar & Drum Lessons in Des Moines, skills and advanced techniques
Music theory application in real playing scenarios
Performance preparation and stage confidence

Kevin B. provides flexible Guitar & Drum Lessons in Des Moines, lessons in Des Moines, making it convenient for students to learn at their own pace and schedule.

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