Yuichi H.
New York, NY, 10018
Subjects Taught Bass Guitar, Drums, Music Theory, Percussion, Guitar, Piano
About Me
Yuichi H. was born in Tokyo, Japan. His musical career started at age 10 when he performed marimba in a music recital. He started playing drum set at age 14 and joined a wind ensemble, a few rock bands, and a jazz big band. With some of these groups, he performed at several live music venues in Tokyo. In 1991, he composed the music and performed drums and percussion in a production of Othello, at The Globe Tokyo Panasonic Theater.
In the fall of 1991, with a full scholarship, he attended Berklee College of Music, Boston, MA. He studied jazz drums mainly with Joe Hunt and Jon Hazilla, and orchestral percussion with Dean Anderson. Also, he took many classes in jazz composition and arranging with Gregg Hopkins and Jeff Friedman. He was the recipient of "The Cuccinello Percussion Award" and the "Berklee Percussion Department Achievement Award." Outside of the school curriculum, he joined several bands and performed at several venues such as the Willow Jazz Club, Middle East...
Student Feedback
Melissa W, Melissa W's Review
Our son is 7 years old and started drum lessons with Yuichi several months ago. My son absolutely loves his classes with Yuichi and would go more than once a week if he could. We are very happy with Yuichi. He makes the lesson fun and interesting for our son, and at the same time teaching him what he needs to know so he continues to make progress. He is a great match for our son.
— January 6, 2012
Eve P, Great Teacher
Yuichi is a great teacher. He is very patient and very easy to be around. The studio was a great atmosphere for learning.
— February 6, 2011
Adam K, Easy, fun instruction style
My 9 year old daughter had a great experience learning drums from Yuichi. He is good with kids, very patient, and gives useful feedback. Highly recommended!
— February 4, 2011
