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Elena is currently playing drums for Broadway’s newest hit musical, SIX. She toured the US as the drummer for the 1st National Tour of Waitress (Sara Bareilles), and is a graduate of Berklee College of Music. A versatile musician and educator, Elena is excited to work with students of all ages and ability.

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.

Nasrine is a highly experienced professional percussionist with a degree in Music Performance from the Victorian College of the Arts. Her main instruments are Cajon and Congas and she specializes in Flamenco and Latin music. She is recognized as one of the top percussionists in Spain.

I'm a professional drummer from Spain, but living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. I have studied Latin drums at Codarts, university of the arts, in Rotterdam, so I've acquired a lot of knowledge and skills on Cuban and Brazilian music, jazz, funk and Pop. I've performed in places such as: North Sea Jazz Festival, Het Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Tivoli (Utrecht), Jazzcafe Dizzy, etc..

Starting something new or figuring out how to take it to the next level can be challenging, but I am here to guide you every step of the way. Since 2020, I have dedicated over 8,000 hours to teaching more than 200 students across various subjects including Music, Spanish, English, and College Prep on multiple platforms.

I have taught band for 20+ years in the Arkansas Public School system, and play a variety of instruments. In my career, I've taught thousands of students. I hold a BA in Music Education and an MA degree in Instructional Technology from Arkansas Tech University. I'm a National Board Certified Teacher since 2008, and became a National Geographic Certified Teacher in 2017.

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.

Dhruv Kothari has been playing the tabla since he was six years old. He received his Bachelor's in Music Studies from SOAS, University of London, where he gained exposure to the different music cultures of the world. He then went on to complete his Master's in Contemporary Studio Performance from Berklee College of Music, Valencia, where along with acquiring studio recording…

I am new to Lessonface! I am a professional pianist, vibraphonist, and percussionist. My musical journey began with the drum set, but before long I discovered the world of classical percussion, particularly percussion ensemble music.

[4.92 rating over 39 reviews from another lesson platform] Mattia has been playing the drums since his early teens, bringing excitment and passion to both his performance and teachinng. He has played a wide range of musical styles with numerous bands and artists across Italy, the U.K., and the U.S. and had also performed on cruise ships.