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Hi! I’m a passionate music educator with over 8 years of teaching experience—5 years in public schools and 3 years teaching private lessons. In 2021, I was honored as Teacher of the Year at my public school in Rhode Island. I teach voice, piano, ukulele, and drums, and I’m trained to teach the basics of all band and orchestra instruments.

I have been teaching music for over twelve years, and love teaching as much as music itself. As someone who started late (began drumming at age 16), and quickly progressed from complete beginner to obtaining my music degree from nationally ranked CSU Northridge's jazz program, to making a full-time career as a performing and session musician in Los Angeles, I can speak from…

Originally from San Diego, California, Charles Weller has worked extensively over the years as a performer, composer and educator. Upon completing his undergraduate degree in Boston, Weller moved back to California and began collaborating with some of the top musicians in the area.

As a professional musician and educator with 30 years of performance experience, my mission is to help students unlock their full rhythmic and artistic potential through a holistic approach to music. Today, my strengths as an instructor lie in my ability to bridge the gap between rigorous classical discipline and the dynamic adaptability required in modern commercial music.

Hello! I'm a professional drummer and drum instructor with over 10 years of teaching experience, including 4 years teaching in schools and 6–7 years of private instruction. I hold a Trinity Grade 8 certification in drums and have extensive experience performing and teaching a wide range of musical styles.

I am a classically trained percussionist and a graduate of The Juilliard School, currently based in Hungary where I teach at a music school and maintain an active performing career. I’ve had the privilege of performing with orchestras and ensembles around the world, including appearances at venues like Carnegie Hall or Concertgebouw Amsterdam as well as collaborating with members…

Ryan Jewell is a musician, producer, composer, arranger, improvisor, multi-instrumentalist, engineer, and educator that is primarily known as a drummer/ percussionist. Often characterized by his detailed finesse, deep sense of groove and creative approach, he is equally at home with a wide variety of artists, creating subtle heartbeat pulses behind acoustic singer-songwriters,…

James began his drumming career in the late 1980s in the San Francisco Bay Area, performing with an artist formerly of Wild Cherry (“Play That Funky Music”). The pop/funk project served as his launchpad into professional music, leading to multiple records and an active live performance schedule.

I'm a professional drummer and music educator with over 15 years of experience behind the kit. My playing draws from Jazz, Rock/Pop, and Funk/Soul — three disciplines that I weave together to give students a well-rounded, expressive foundation.

Based in New York City, I perform regularly and teach music privately. I have toured nationally as a sideman with several acts and taught internationally at the collegiate level. With over a decade of teaching experience in a variety of settings, I have been able to see many of my students achieve their aspirations.