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Drum & Hand Percussion Lessons – Online & In-Person in Orange County,CA Hello, my name is Larry Salzman. I have been teaching private lessons on hand percussion and drum set for over twenty five years. I offer lessons at all skill levels, from total beginners to advanced players. I am a global teacher with students across North America and Europe.

Prato Das is a gifted tabla player and percussionist who has carved a unique space for himself in the world of Indian classical, fusion, and contemporary music. His exceptional talent and dedication have led him to collaborate with some of the most respected names in the field.

I have been involved with Drums and Music since 1995. A lifelong student myself, I am deeply passionate about learning, exploring and sharing the amazing world of Percussion with my students and peers. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Music from Western Washington University in 2006, and since then I have performed extensively across the country in clubs, theaters and festivals.

Recognized as one of the most outstanding percussionists of her generation, Michelle has collaborated regularly with the Orchestra of the Teatro de Bellas Artes since 2017, performing in numerous opera and ballet productions under the baton of some of the most renowned conductors in the field.

Hi, I’m Derrick Raiter, a professional percussionist with over 30 years of experience. I help drummers and percussionists of all levels build strong technique, confidence, groove, and musical expression through personalized, engaging lessons. My teaching is shaped by a national performance career and seven years of private study with renowned drummer Anika Nilles.

Hello, my name is Maria Wilson and I am a professional guitarist and drummer from the Harrisburg - Hershey Pa. area . I have been both performing and teaching professionally since 1992. Music and teaching music is my passion and my life.

My name is Tammi, 36. I have performed and taught internationally and have an honors degree in music and drama performance. I have been playing flute and piano since grade 3 and am a self taught guitarist over the last 15 years. I started as a street busker in Malaysia and went on to perform residencies in resorts around Asia and was a contracted lounge jazz and soul singer in Abu…

Hello! My name is Khasan. I am a professional artist, drummer, and producer with over 20 years of experience. I'm here to help drummers of all levels enhance their creativity, musicality, and technique with fun and joy. I teach drums, djembe, and a wide range of percussion instruments.

Hi! My name is Erik Markovskii. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and educator with more than 18 years of international performance and teaching experience. I specialize in a wide range of instruments — frame drum, darbuka, handpan (hang drum), cajón, djembe, daf, riqq, Caucasian nagara, and jaw harp (vargan) — connecting traditional and modern rhythmic languages.

Andy Blanco is a percussionist in New York City with a diverse career of performing and recording with symphony orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, bands, singers, composers, and on Broadway. He is currently a percussionist and assistant conductor for West Side Story on Broadway.