Learn from Great Percussion Teachers

Ustad Shafaat Khan, world-renowned classical Indian musician, debuted at the age of 11 in the King’s Lynn Festival opened by the Queen Mother. Since then he has performed worldwide at many prestigious concert halls, music festivals, and universities in India, Pakistan, Japan, Russia, China, Malaysia, UK, Germany, France, and Italy, and other European countries.

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.

I’ve been playing piano since age six and have spent my life immersed in music. I earned my Bachelor of Music in Piano Performance from Oakland University and continued my studies at the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. I’m a classical competition prizewinner through MTNA and international events.

I've been a musician for 29 years and working full time teaching and performing for 17 years. My teaching approach is thoery based.

Marco Pitruzzella – Professional Drummer & Educator Hello! My name is Marco Pitruzzella, though many in the music community know me as "Lord Marco." I’ve been playing drums for over 30 years and teaching for more than 20. While I didn’t come from a particularly musical family, I was drawn to music—especially drumming—from a very young age.

Joe Choroszewski is a versatile professional drummer in the New York and New Jersey area, best known for his work on the Broadway scene. Joe has been on drums for the Radio City Christmas Spectacular Starring The Rockettes for the past five seasons, proudly playing many hundreds of performances of the world's most famous and beloved live holiday show.

My name is Ian Niblack. I grew up in a family of musicians, constantly surrounded by incredible music and people who could play it phenomenally. Now I am a 24 years old and I'm carrying the torch. My main instrument is the drum-set which I have been playing for over 15 years.

Greetings! My name Is Ryan B. I teach the following subjects: Guitar, including: Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Country Guitar, Bluegrass Guitar, and Blues Guitar Piano Bass Drums ACT Tutoring, SAT Tutoring What makes me different from other music teachers and tutors? Simple, I customize EACH lesson in each subject with the student in mind.

Based in New York City, I perform regularly and teach music privately. I have toured nationally as a sideman with several acts and taught internationally at the collegiate level. With over a decade of teaching experience in a variety of settings, I have been able to see many of my students achieve their aspirations.

I'm a professional drummer and music educator with over 15 years of experience behind the kit. My playing draws from Jazz, Rock/Pop, and Funk/Soul — three disciplines that I weave together to give students a well-rounded, expressive foundation.