I began taking drum lessons at a very early age and continued on and off with various teachers for the better part of twenty years. I will always be grateful to them for the knowledge and wisdom they imparted on me and for the positive influence they have had on my life, especially the ones with whom I really bonded and who were essentially mentors to me while I studied with them.

As a teacher, there is no better feeling than seeing a student make progress and knowing that you helped him or her along the way, while at the same time not taking the credit, as it is always the student who has the harder job, who must do the real work. I always feel tremendous satisfaction when a student masters a difficult rudimentary exercise for the first time, or is able to execute a challenging rhythm pattern on the drum set. The expression on their faces often conveys pride over their achievement, and I can often sense a boost in their self-esteem. This is why I teach.

I began playing...

Patrick is a lifelong musician. As a child he used to beat on pots and pans with cooking utensils. Not much has changed, as those same pots and pans are still his favorite instrument. To date he has experience playing violin, piano, trumpet, guitar, bass, drums, pedal steel, sitar, tabla, lute, and cornetto. He enjoys playing all kinds of music from jazz to flamenco to country to heavy metal.

In addition to writing, recording and teaching, Patrick has toured the country with various musical acts, as well as toured as a stand-up comedian with a musical twist. He has also been featured on The Home Shopping Network for Esteban Guitars numerous times.

"It's not what you take when you leave this world behind you. It's what you leave behind you when you go." - Randy Travis

Michael first sang on stage, at the age of 3, the same time that he began learning piano. He went on to explore multiple instruments throughout his early years and also developed as a vocalist for theatre and concerts, including competing in Star Search in the mid-80s, the forerunner to American Idol.

Michael earned his Bachelor of Music Education from Troy State University in Troy, AL and Master of Music in Composition from Central Michigan University in Mount Pleasant, MI, where he studied with world-renowned composer, Dr. David R. Gillingham.

While a graduate student at CMU, Michael taught sophomore Music Theory and senior level Form & Analysis. He also contributed to the book, Music Is Fundamental: Fundamentals and Methods for Elementary Music, by Dr. Daniel L. Steele. Michael was one of only five composers in 2006 to be inducted into the United Michigan Collegiate Composers, and was subsequently commissioned to compose a piece based on the instrumentation of Igor...

I've been playing drums and percussion since the age of 13, and teaching as soon as I graduated high school. I have studied and performed on all manner of percussion instruments, with emphasis on Rudimental Drumming and Drumset. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Music from Rollins College, and my Master's Degree in Music from the University of Florida, and outside of the world of academia I've played with Orchestras, Drum Corps, Indoor Drumlines, Rock, Jazz, and Steel Bands, as well as all manner of Wind and Percussion Ensembles.

I've been teaching private lessons for over a decade now. First I taught lessons as a self-employed college student, and then my during graduate studies I worked through a music academy in Dallas. I've been playing piano for over 20 years and guitar and drums for 15. I've been in various bands, personally recorded several albums of my own compositions, and have taught students from ages 7-17 consistently. I teach part time as a high school teacher in the area and I enjoy helping young people learn, whether it's guitar, piano, drums, or even psychology

Music isn't just a career choice: it is a way of life. I have been playing music since I was a toddler; everything I have learned about life has been through music. I believe that self-expression is important to being confident with yourself. I look forward to sharing my passion for music and teaching with any students who are ready to learn!

I have over a decade of performance experience and have played along the East Coast with several bands. Some venues I have performed at recently include The Plaza Theatre in Orlando; Backbooth in Downtown Orlando; The Crowbar in Tampa; The Bandshell and The Peabody Auditorium in Daytona Beach. Some groups I play with are Run Rhino, The Mighty St. John's, The Children of Stone, and MPG (Mobile Performance Group). I am a versatile musician who primarily performs and instructs on Drums, Bass, and Guitar (acoustic and electric). I teach nearly all styles of music, including classical, jazz, funk, and rock. I have graduated from Stetson...

I have a degree in Theatre arts,with concentrations in acting,modeling and dance. I have been a professional drummer on and off for 20 plus years. I began tapping on everything and anything at a very young age,and have never stopped.Got a snare drum and began taking lessons,then on to my first drum kit,and the rest is history. I have played in many bands, performing rock, jazz, pop, broadway, etc.
My acting experience has been mostly stage work.From classic theatre productions,to musical theatre,to childrens theatre. I am formally trained as an actor.I have the ability to take a script from the begining to the stage.

My name is Gregg and I was born in Daytona Beach and have been a life long resident of this area. Like most drummers my interest in drums began when I was a small child. I would collect empty coffee cans and gather a couple sticks from the yard and "make a joyful noise". When I was in elementary school I joined the school band and learned to play the snare drum and other percussion instruments. At the age of 14, I joined my first "garage band". Our first gig was at "Skateland". We received $5.00 per man. Since then I have been in countless numbers of bands and played at many different venues in and around the Daytona area. In 2005 I started the Daytona chapter of "Drummers for Jesus" of which I am still the chapter leader.
I have been playing drums for over 45 years and my passion is helping others learn to play. Learning to play a musical instrument has a positive affect on every aspect of your life. You're never too old to get started so don't let age stop you.

Hello there! My name is Rufus and I am eager to start teaching you how to play to the very best of your ability. I have 43 years of rudimentary drum experience to share which will help you play like a pro! In a very short amount of time, you will learn the basics and begin to find your own rhythm as a drummer...let me show you how!

Performing Experience:
• Musician in Mystic Sheiks of Morocco, Rock a Doo Whop, Christmas Show at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• Tutored in South America, Europe and Canada over 20 yrs.
• Drummer for New Salem M.B Church for last 15 yrs.
• 4 yrs marching in the Florida A&M University Marching Band & Percussion Ensemble
• 43 yrs of rudimentary drumming.

Audio:Specialize in digital audio work station software – Cubase 6.5 – Wavelab 7 and Waves plug-ins.

Recording Background:
Owner of a home based recording studio.

True Love- collection of pop music (2012)

Lift Off - A high energy dance song.(2012)

The Spencer Project - a...

I have my degree from The Eastman School of Music and have played rock and roll for decades. My joy is bringing people to music and music playing. As Music is an infinite language it has always been an eternal joy to teach and relate to my beloved students what music can say to them and what they can convey to others.