Learn from Great Hand Drums Teachers

I am a professional drummer, educator, and performer with more than 15 years of experience teaching students of all ages and skill levels. I graduated from Berklee College of Music and have performed internationally in a wide variety of musical styles including jazz, Latin music, Colombian folk music, pop, rock, and world music.

Hi! I’m Chris — a NYC-based drummer, music director, and educator who’s spent the last decade-plus performing, touring, and helping build shows with Blue Man Group. I’ve played thousands of shows across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, trained new performers, and held multiple Music Director roles with the company.

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.

TOURING WITH HAMILTON THE MUSICAL! I have been pleased to serve as percussionist for Hamilton for 8 years! Originally a drum set player with many Broadway touring credits, I LOVE teaching anyone who wants to learn drums and percussion!

Hello! I’m Baba Súle Greg Wilson, from Washington, DC--now living in AZ. I’ve been sharing African/Post-African and more--folklore, music, movement, story, craft—for over fifty years. A founding member of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops, I’ve authored Funky Banjo, Levels One and Two, The Súle System/Drumpath Rhythms, and the award-winning book, The Drummer’s…

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…

Born and raised in Billings, Montana, I am entering my fourth decade as a music teacher and theater coach in Eugene, Oregon, where I remained after graduating from the University of Oregon School of Music in 1994. In addition to my expertise in teaching music and theater, I have also spent my life studying foreign languages and am currently focused on translating my method into…

With over a decade of experience behind the kit, Rosco Charles is a dynamic and versatile drummer known for his explosive energy on stage, musical sensitivity, and powerful groove. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Rosco brings a unique blend of technical skill, showmanship, and passion to every performance – whether it’s in front of a festival crowd or in a classroom full of…

Hi, my name is Mark Allee, professional musician and educator. I am a graduate of Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California and I am thankful to have shared the stage with legendary musicians including Stevie Wonder, Sammy Hagar, John Legend, John Mayer, Justin Bieber and Drake.

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.