I started playing music by taking group piano lessons through a Yamaha music school when I was about 7 years old. I started playing drums when I was 11 and guitar at 13. By the time I was in high school, I was involved playing all different types of percussion in the marching band, jazz band, and steel drum band, in addition to developing an interested in music recording and production. This was also the time when I started to teach drum lessons. Since then, I have played in multiple bands in venues all over Phoenix. I have worked on production for albums and videos for many different bands. I have also completed an Interdisciplinary Degree in Arts and Music at ASU.

I have a multi-faceted background that can benefit students in many ways. I have many years of experience playing drums and bass in a band setting, which has given me thorough insight into different methods of songwriting and album design, promoting and booking shows, and of course first-hand experience with many...

I am a Board-Certified Music Therapist with over twenty years of Therapy and Teaching experience. I am a DePaul University Music graduate and studied Classical Guitar with Richard Pick. I enjoy working with beginning and challenging students and love singing and playing guitar.

Teaching drums for over 13 years, Aaron has influenced hundreds of budding musicians to get the most from their instrument. He has studied privately with Rob Laytham (Modern Drummer columnist), Joe Leroux (marching guru), Gary Chaffe (legendary drummer) and many others throughout the years. He has taken the best techniques and teaching styles from his influences and molded them together to form what he considers to be the most effective and inspiring method available.

I teach drum set in nearly every style and hybrid imaginable, as well as percussion and drum circle facilitation.

Accomplishments include recording 7 albums with various groups, touring with national acts across the west coast, drumming for the Warner Brothers Television house band, and playing countless live shows (152 shows in 2007 alone).

About Me:
My name is Spencer G. and I am freelance Percussionist and Drummer in the Phoenix area. I have a Bachelor's and a Master's Degree in Percussion and Drum Performance. I am originally from Los Angeles where I studied with top TV and film recording musicians. I currently teach percussion at several middle schools and I lecture at South Mountain Community College. I also have experience work with special needs students including: aspergers, extreme OCD, extreme Tourette Syndrome, and other learning disabilities. I also specialize in teaching students ages 5-18. I play predominantly with professional music theater companies in the Phoenix area as well as with a prominent Phoenix samba band, and with religious praise bands.

With 15 years performing and 8 years teaching experience under my belt, I am a focused teacher and musician who really enjoys seeing students achieve their goals and desires musically. I attended Arizona State University to better both my teaching and personal musical skills. I feel that there is something absolutely awesome about watching a student grow both musically and personally. I am a goal-oriented individual with a versatile background and a relaxed, "let's have fun while we learn" attitude. I believe music should always be fun and inspiring for everyone, no matter what skill level.

I specialize in the following areas to meet your desires/needs as an aspiring musician: Rock, Blues, Swing, Jazz, Hip-Hop, All Latin, Funk, Punk, World, Gypsy and Orchestral.

Here is a list of some of my professional qualifications so that you know where I am coming from as an instructor. I have professional references and links to my music and performances available by request:...

I love teaching and feel that I have a gift for it. I have taught over 250 students - all ages, levels, and styles - who would describe me as a patient, consistent and authentic teacher who gets great results, while maintaining a positive, low pressure teaching environment. My teaching style is "student centered." I believe it is important for students to learn and understand music at their own pace and on there own terms in order to achieve the best results. It is my job to take every opportunity to encourage students' interests while providing them with the tools, skills and knowledge that will transform those interests into unlimited musical abilities.

I am very good with children and served as the Director (and guitar teacher) for the Salvation Army Creative Arts Program for Youth in Billings, MT. During my time there I instructed over 200 young people ages 6 to 18. It was a wonderful experience. However, I wanted to boost my skills as a teacher and performer. I...

Travis is a music educator that enjoys teaching and performing. He has a lot of patience and feels proud that all of his students can say they have excelled at their instrument throughout the duration of his instruction. With much experience teaching students of all ages,needs and skill levels he focuses specifically on the most important skills and concepts a student needs to be able to play proficiently and musically. This is accomplished through the use of proper technique and providing clear information of the fundamentals.

Travis has been involved in numerous playing situations throughout his schooled training. Studying under great industry professionals has helped him to be well versed in all styles of music and make him a well rounded player and an exceptional teacher. He has performed in a number of different groups that include many diverse styles of music and has performed, toured and recorded with various artist in the mid-west and on the west coast. Now,...