Learn from Great Drums Teachers

My name is Justin Butler. I am 37 years old and I am from St. Louis, MO. I am a professional musician and music producer/audio engineer as well as a part time singer-songwriter. My two main instruments are the guitar and the drums, and I have been playing both for 24 years.

Success, I have been talented enough to know the meaning. It feels really good to know you did your best and it worked. In front of thousands of people, I know what it means to reach a higher level of performance. In the studio, I've dug deeper to create a captivating product. I've created tools to eliminate writer's block. I'm a guitarist, keyboardist, producer and creative.

Born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Dr. Rosa has been performing on percussion instruments since he was five years old. He holds a Bachelor's in Music from the University of Central Florida, a Masters Degree in Music Technology (Studio Production and Game Audio Music) from Southern Utah University and a Doctoral Degree from the University of Miami.

I cut my teeth drumming in speed-punk bands, acting/singing in a traveling theatre troupe, and eventually fronting an alt-rock band, for over a decade. I’ve worked on a number of albums for independent artists as a session musician, co-writer, producer, engineer, or mixer; often all of the above.

Ask anyone in the music biz about Joe Nevolo, and chances are they know someone who has worked with him at some point over the past two decades. Joe is a a veteran musician who has played with more than 200 local, national, and international bands and recording artists including Frank Marino and Mahogany Rush, Shadow Gallery, Phantoms Opera, Greg Howe, Stephen Ross and Pat Travers.

I have been playing drums for over 15 years now in styles ranging from rock to pop to jazz to metal and beyond. I have played in many bands of varying genre and I have recorded on numerous projects. I graduated Summa Cum Laude from Berklee College of music in 2020 with a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production, and since then I have moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as…

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.

Rich Degnars or “Mr. Rich,” as referred to by many of his students, is a performing drummer, educator, recording artist and music producer. He currently performs regularly around his hometown of Wilmington DE. He’ll go as far as his van can take him! (For the right compensation of course).

Jared Smith is a professional drummer, percussionist, programmer and educator. Through many years of study and playing, Jared has fused together the artistry of “old school” grooves and sounds, with the energy of the newest music. Combining these styles creates an enjoyable sound that is classic and new at the same time.

I started playing the trumpet when I was ten, and I've been hooked on music ever since. I started Seattle Drum Studio in 2011 when I started teaching so I could pursue music as a career full time. I'm excited that I get to provide a fun and engaging environment for students of all ages and playing abilities.