Learn from Great Percussion Teachers

Chelsea Young, native of Mississippi earned a B.S. Degree in Entertainment Industry Studies and master's degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Entertainment Industry Studies from DSU MS University. Young, has worked to advance the importance of Arts Education.

Hello future students! My name is Ethan Fossum and I am a professional musician and music educator based in Los Angeles, California. My lessons will be custom tailored to your specific level on the drum set. I assure you that with my instruction and some practice daily on your end, you can level up your drumming.

Hi all! I am a professional drummer with over 23 year's of playing experience. From live, touring, session, and even an off broadway play. I have a fun no nonsense approach to teaching to get you playing in a matter of no time. I hope we can make some noise together!

Playing and teaching music is my life and passion! I have been playing music since the 1980's. While I received my Bachelor of Music Degree in Classical percussion, my tastes in music are extremely wide ranging. Everything from Classical to Music theatre, Latin/Brazilian, Canto-pop, R+B, Funk, Industrial, Armenian and Persian Folk music. It's all music, and it's all great!

I'm very passionate about music and drums and love teaching them! I've taught hundreds of students of all ages and skill levels, from beginners to seasoned pros. I have an AA degree in Drum Set Performance from the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California and studied with many notable teachers including Tommy Igoe, John Xepoleas, Fred Dinkins, and Rob Carson.

I have been fortunate to study with some of the best drummers around, including Jeff Ballard, Kendrick Scott, Dave Dicenso, John Ramsay, John Yarling, and more. I have also performed in several countries with my band and other projects. Countries include the US, Switzerland, England, France, Italy, India, and also Puerto Rico (part of the US, but still).

Gwen Wahman has performed with such Jazz legends as Ron Carter, Elvin Jones and Frank Gant (more listed below) and in Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Aaron Davis Hall, many NYC Jazz clubs and venues, Tavern on the Green and internationally.

Justin Douté is a drum, classical percussion, hand drumming, and basic piano instructor. He attended the Denver School of the Arts for Music and the Manhattan School of Music. While an undergraduate, he overcame three leukemia diagnoses and later completed his Bachelor’s in Music Performance at the University of North Florida.

Dr. Matthew Mailman is Professor of Conducting in the Wanda L. Bass School of Music at Oklahoma City University, a position he has held since 1995. Dr. Mailman has had extensive and diverse experience conducting operas, musicals, orchestras, bands, choirs, and chamber music.

I hold a Conservatory Diploma in Classical Percussion from Bruno Maderna Conservatory in Italy and a BA in Music Performance from Morley College, London. I have deep knowledge of ABRSM and Trinity exam syllabuses across all grades, and have achieved a 100% pass rate with every single exam student I have prepared.