Drums with Kerry K.

Music

Teach drum set to students via Skype, or Zoom, depending on the student's preference. Select material usually from Tommy Igo and Buddy Rich's snare drum book and Vic Firth educational material also. Work with students what they want to learn. 30 and 60 minute lessons available .

(with Samantha Carlson)

Jazz gigs within the region, playing drums with Samantha Carlson and other local artists (Kelsey Mira).

Pastime Junction

Teach drum lessons to JH, HS, and adults, creating content around their needs.

Holland America Line

Playing percussion instruments, i.e. Congas, Timpani, timbales, tambourine, shakers, etc. for various guest entertainer’s show, Production Shows, dance music, and events around the ship. Fill in Drum set for HALCats band and other Jazz band on ship.

Brd House / Dayton Band

Taught 10-12 students a week using books and music technology, iPod, listening to music and watching famous drummers during lesson time. Tommy Igo - book used for drum-set learning, as well as other books.

American Entertainment Productions

On the road work in schools, conventions, and State Fairs. During school season, Two school occurances a day made for tight schedule.

Belmont University

University of Arkansas @ Monticello

Eastern Kentucky University

Eastman School of Music

University of Dayton

Wright State University

Eastern Kentucky University

We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.

NAMM is the not-for-profit association that promotes the pleasures and benefits of making music and strengthens the $17 billion global music products industry. NAMM's activities and programs are designed to promote music making to people of all ages.

JEN was formed in 2008 to help bring together the jazz arts community. It hosts an annual conference with concerts presented by students and professionals, a student jazz festival, workshops, research presentations and an exhibition area with manufacturers, retailers, schools and other jazz related organizations. JEN also offers many educational programs, from an outreach program, to mentoring and scholarships.

One of three United States performing rights organizations, along with ASCAP and SESAC. It collects license fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. In FY 2013, BMI collected more than $944 million in licensing fees and distributed $814 million in royalties.