Learn from Great Drums Teachers

Francis Elias(Franco) - woodwind, Brass and music theory Tutor. Hello! I'm Francis Elias, most of my students call me Franco. I'm passionate music educator and performer with over 7yrs years of experience teaching and playing woodwind and brass instruments including the recorder, clarinet, saxophone trumpet, Trombone E.t.c I also specialize in music theory and have extensive…

Luis is an Elmhurst College graduate with a bachelor's degree in Jazz Studies. He started his music career in fifth grade when he joined the school band on trumpet. His passion for music was instilled in him by his father who is a classically trained mariachi singer from Mexico.

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.

At a young age Jon Sheckler is proving to be a well versed musician and a up and coming band leader. As a drummer, Jon has played with some of today's leading musicians and entertainers including New Zealand Entertainers Ash Puriri and Chris "The Voice" Prowley, Australian pianists Ashley Curruthers and Trevor Jones, trumpeter Clay Jenkins (Clayton Hamilton JO), award winning…

"Born and raised in North Carolina, Chris Wilkes’ first instrument was the trumpet in 3rd grade. During the holidays of 93', he was introduced to the drums. “My brother got a kit for Christmas. When he wasn’t around, I would sneak into his room and try to emulate what I heard him practicing. Eventually, he handed the kit over to me after realizing drums were not for him.

Gwen Wahman has performed with such Jazz legends as Ron Carter, Elvin Jones and Frank Gant (more listed below) and in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Aaron Davis Hall, many NYC Jazz clubs and venues, Tavern on the Green and internationally.

Miah began studying music at age 9 and received his first drum set at 12. Through various school bands, he gained early exposure to diverse musical styles and genres. At 16, he launched his professional career, opening for acts like Type O Negative and Skankin' Pickle with his high school rock group. Two years later, he joined the U.S.

Five appearances at Carnegie Hall and four appearances at the White House have helped jazz artist Steve Pemberton gain an international reputation as an incredibly versatile and sensitive musician. After graduating Summa Cum Laude from the prestigious Berklee College of Music, his career has taken him to most corners of the world, allowing him the opportunity to work with some of…

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Thomas Mackay - Vibraphonist, Drummer Composer, Educator " Thomas owes an obvious debt to the great Bobby Hutcherson. With a clear tone, strong chops and good ideas he is also reminiscent of modern vibes masters Bryan Carrott and Joe Locke.A fine debut from a fellow Oregonian." - - Rob Scheps, NYC Jazz icon, independent review of " Jackson" (May 15, 2013) Born in 1967 in Oakland,…