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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.

John Gill is a professional drummer and music educator, specializing in pop, rock, funk and country music genres. Berklee College of Music Graduate Bachelors Degree with Honors Magna Cum Laude Class of 2019. Former student of Les DeMerle (Harry James Orchestra, Manhattan Transfer), Rod Morganstein (Dixie Dregs / Winger), Yoron Israel (Berklee College of Music), Jim Payne (Berklee…

Teacher of the Year for Songwriting - Lessonface 2025 (read my interview) New Students - Buy 5, Get 1 Lesson Free 🎁 Have you ever felt left out by conventional, intellectual approaches that focus on reading notation and copying other people’s music, rather than listening and feeling the heart of the music?