I started playing the drums at the age of ten and have been playing for over thirty years. I played snare drum and bass drum in symphonic band in junior high and high school. I played in the Drum and Bugle Corps while in the Air Force. We marched in parades and won several awards for excellence. I have played in three Christian bands and one rock band. I have also played drumkit and percussion in church for several years.

This real world experience of playing with live musicians in different settings allows me to show students what does and does not work well with playing the drumkit. Whether you have dreams of playing in a touring rock band, playing in church, or just jam out with your favorite songs, I can help you reach your drumming goals.

Educated in Russia, 33 years of piano and music theory experience, 20 years of which in the US.
Five years ago obtained a Harmony Road Music method certification and established a very successful music school in Maryland. At the moment the school provides lessons in piano, guitar, violin, vocals, music theory and music history.
Moved to Florida recently. Hope to utilize my experience here and looking forward to introducing the wonderful world of music to my future students.

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.

Alexandra has enjoyed playing the violin for the past fifteen years. She is a successful performer in the Orlando area and devotes most of her time to sharing her gift with children and adults who have a passion for music.

She has experience performing with the Canton Youth Symphony in Ohio and the Maitland Symphony Orchestra in Florida. She also has a small private ensemble for hire.

While performing is enjoyable, Alexandra finds teaching to be her true calling. Sharing her love of music and the instruments with others is extremely gratifying and she plans to continue teaching for the rest of her life.

Jill holds a Bachelor's degree in Music Education and has master's work in choral music. For many years she has taught private and group music lessons to all ages and many varying styles of singing and instrumental music. Her lessons are unlike the ones she remembers from childhood; Jill's lessons are full of fun and excitement each week. It is amazing how students react to Jill's great humor and the lessons certainly prove that learning is a process. Jill brings more than just technique to the studio.

Having been a soloist herself, Jill knows what it takes to prepare and rehearse and therefore she makes it clear which concept the student will learn each week. With an instrumental and choral background, Jill brings music to life and then shares with the students how to keep music in their lives forever.

Jill has worked with children in many schools, churches and after school programs that she designed. Her success with students who are very young or...

Stephen is a Rollins College graduate with a degree in music. Stephen's love and passion for music has moved many. During his study at Rollins he has been a part of several choirs including: Rollins Chamber Singers, Rollins Concert Choir, Bach Festival Society of Winter Park and the Handel's Messiah Society. Stephen was employed as a singer for the First United Methodist Church of Winter Park, where he performed in many musicals and sang as a choir member. One of Stephen's many joyful experiences was the ability to study voice and music performance abroad in Germany. There he sang and performed in both theatrical and classical settings. At Rollins he has had the opportunity to conduct both chorus and orchestra for several years. He has also had the privilege to be a judge for the live stream event "Buscando un Adorador." (Spanish version of American Idol for worshipers) He has also been a choral/Classical DJ at WPRK 91.5 during the time of his college career. Stephen's love...

Orlando-based composer and guitarist Damien has made a name for himself as a writer of scores for film, theater and dance productions.;A graduate of Music Composition at SUNY Purchase (New York) and Musicology at the University College of Dublin (Ireland). Years of touring internationally and score writing has given Damien the experience and work ethic to share his musical knowledge and abilities with others. Producing 4 cds and appearing on countless others' cds and compilations; Damien can share not only his musical/theoretical talents, but his experience in producing, recording, writing, and performing live.

Want to have fun and learn new skills? I will challenge your inner musician to come out into the spotlight! Piano lessons are available for all ages, levels and styles of music. I am an experienced piano teacher with an M.A. in music, who can help you learn and grow as a pianist, either in your home or in my studio.

Patrick has been playing music all his life. 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. In the course of his life he has studied every genre of music conceivable including rock, metal, flamenco, classical, jazz, country, Latin, ska, fusion, Indian Carnatic music, and everything in between. Constantly evolving, Patrick is always learning different instruments. To date he has experience playing violin, piano, trumpet, guitar, bass, lute, cornetto, drums, and pedal steel. He has aspirations to learn the sitar, tablas, and sarangi next.

Patrick earned a masters degree in information technology from the University of Florida. With that he hit the road as a stand-up comedian, where his act was a mix of monologue and guitar-based material. After a few years on the road he began acting, landing roles in commercials, television, and film, including repeated spots on the...

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...