Learn from Great Percussion Teachers

Balakumar Paramalingam, is now appreciated both in the field of percussion and world music. A virtuoso of the highest level, his always brilliant and exciting performances have established him as one of the leading artists in Europe and also in his own country.

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.

Meet Devorshi – Your Expert Tabla Mentor With 14+ years of dedicated experience in Tabla with 5+ years on teaching students in India and aborad, Devorshi is a highly accomplished musician, educator, and mentor, specializing in the Farukhabad Gharana. Trained under the legendary Tabla Maestro Pt. Anindo Chatterjee and Sh.

Hi! I'm Spencer. I look forward to helping you progress your music skills. I hold a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where I was a member of the Rix Stix Percussion Ensemble and served as the coordinator for Department of Music live broadcasts.

These lessons are designed to help you develop stronger time, deeper feel, and real confidence behind the drum set. The focus isn’t on flashy chops or isolated exercises — it’s on becoming more musical, more natural, and more comfortable in real playing situations.

Born in New York City and raised in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, Evan Kesel is a 2020 graduate of Berklee College of Music where he was a four-year recipient of a National Performance Tour Scholarship. As a Paiste Endorsed Artist, Kesel is confident in his approach to holistic drumming and drum education – featuring mindfulness and body awareness.

Ziya Tabassian began playing the tombak (Iranian drum) at the age of ten. After a brief initiation period in Iran, he continued his autodidactic training in Quebec, his adopted homeland. From 1994 to 2001, he studied classical Western percussion with Julien Grégoire and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in interpretation from the Université de Montréal.

My name is Matt Gleason and I am a multi-instrumentalist music composer and producer. I have been teaching electric guitar, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, and drums for 7 years now and have received a Bachelor of Science in Music from the University of Colorado Denver. I started learning music when I was five years old on the piano, and have been in love ever since.

Music has been the throughline of my entire life! From picking up my first guitar as a kid to spending late nights in the studio chasing the right sound for an artist halfway across the world. These days I wear a lot of hats: producer, songwriter, label co-founder, touring guitarist...

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.