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I am a professional musician and instructor based out of Boston, Massachusetts that has taught for over fifteen years. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music in 2007, my teaching experience ranges from in studio lessons to group master classes at Berklee College of Music. My goal is for the student to experience a fun and informative lesson.

Ansel Cohen is a freelance cellist hailing from Santa Rosa, CA. Residing in New Jersey he is always in search of new and exciting avenues of collaboration and musical expression. As a live performer, he’s shared the stage with Fuerza Regida, Sofia Carson, Mark O'Connor, Ruff Ryders, Kimberley Locke, and Josh Groban.

Hi! My name is Erik Markovskii. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and educator with more than 18 years of international performance and teaching experience. I specialize in a wide range of instruments — frame drum, darbuka, handpan (hang drum), cajón, djembe, daf, riqq, Caucasian nagara, and jaw harp (vargan) — connecting traditional and modern rhythmic languages.

Hello! My name is Phil, and I’m a passionate music educator and performer with years of experience in teaching, band directing, and mentoring musicians of all ages. My background spans instrumental and vocal instruction, with several of my own albums released in the marketplace.

Hi, my name is Sam and I like to play the drums! My main instrument is percussion, but I have learned many instruments during my time as a student and teacher. As a teacher I have taught percussion, band, choir, guitar, and music theory lessons. I love to play music, but I also like to make music too!

Hi, I'm Kevin, a passionate drummer with a Master's in Jazz Studies and years of professional experience. As a dedicated percussionist, I bring a dynamic approach to drumming, blending jazz, rock, and fusion styles to create a unique learning experience.

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I am a multi-instrumentalist, composer and educator. I have performed professionally since 1993, with over 3,000 professional engagements since then as drummer, jazz vibraphonist, orchestral/theater percussionist, and even some guitar and bass. From 1999 until 2010 I averaged over 150 gigs a year, typically with dozens of bandleaders and contractors in a single year.

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.

Hi, and welcome to my teaching profile :) Main subjects and instruments include electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele, cajon, drumkit, music theory, improvisation, percussion, aural skills (ear training), eurythmics (internalizing rhythm), sight-reading, classical guitar and flamenco guitar. Lessons are fun, engaging, and educational.