Jake B. TakeLessons Instructor Snare Drum, Drum Set Nashville, TN

 Jake began drumming "formally" at the age of 7, although he had a drum kit as early as age three.  In college, Jake obtained a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering while studying drums and symphonic percussion with St. Louis Symphony veteran Tom Stubbs.  Following college, Jake enrolled in the prestigious Drummer's Collective School of Music in New York City, excelling in the Advanced Performance Program. Jake has taught both privately and at the community college level since 1999.  He has done session work for various studios in the greater St. Louis, Seattle, New York City, Spokane, and Nashville Metropolitan areas and has opened up for national touring acts such as Nelly, The Gin Blossoms, Afroman, Presidents of the United States of America, and Leon Russell. Jake won Guitar Center's Drum Off finals in St. Louis in 2002. Jake has performed live with Russell Malone, Eddie Daniels,  John Stowell, and many others. Jake is a member of the American Federation of Musicians (Nashville Local 257) and the Nashville Recording Musicians Association (Nashville RMA).  He is available for tours, live gigs, studio recordings, and private lessons. 

Areas of study include (but are not limited to):

reading music

learning various styles (rock, jazz, funk, brazilian, afro-cuban, reggae, etc.)

rudimental and snare drum studies/technique

general musicianship and performace techniques/concepts

playing along with music and having fun!

Jazz, Rock, Funk, Country, Reggae, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, Reading Skills, Rudiments, general concepts for musicianship and playing with group/band

Waterloo High School - Collge Prep - 1994-1998
St. Louis University - Biomedical Engineering / Percussion - 1998-2003
Drummer's Collective NYC - Drumset - 2003-2004

Snare Drum, Drum Set