Steve is originally from the Binghamton, NY area and began studying drums at the age of 12 with local jazz musician Tony Monforte. He participated in the All State Orchestra and was placed on the Pro-Mark Honor Roll for young, up-and-coming drummers. Steve received a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY where he studied with Gordon Stout, Steve Brown, and Robert Bridge. He was selected to participate in the Henry Mancini Institute where he worked with some of the leading jazz, film, and classical musicians and composers from around the world including Terence Blanchard, Bud Shank, Christian McBride, and Jerry Goldsmith. He has also studied with Steve Houghton, Greg Fields, John Vidacovich, and Harold Jones.
Steve has spent much of his professional career as a freelance musician in New Orleans, LA, Ithaca, NY, and Washington, DC. During this time Steve worked with many of the great local jazz and R&B masters including George Porter, Walter...

Professional Background: PERCUSSION
John started teaching at the age of 19. His drum teacher gave him a couple of students after he expressed interest in teaching. He has been teaching and performing from the age of 19. His performing included a job with a Funk Band which gave rise to traveling in what he describes as “Tough coal mining towns in West Virginia”.
When the Funk Band ended he went to New York City to study at the Collective-where he studied for four years with instructors who were professional musicians. His teachers at the Collective were “sidemen” with groups such as the Pointer Sisters, Dizzy Gillespie, and Manhattan Transfer. John's teaching style and versatility come from these patient, helpful, humble and generous people who themselves were wonderful musicians.
Over the past ten years (2001-present)- John has become a band leader and has learned to play Indian Tabla drums, African Djembe drums, Irish drums, percussion and piano. John likes to help...

Keith is a seasoned drummer, Grammy Award winner as well as an Emmy award winning media producer; with a high degree of artistic and technical experience. He has over thirty five years on-stage experience performing, developing and managing international artists. He has performed on stage and worked with world famous groups such as Starland Vocal Band, Billy Idol, Bob Seger, John Mayall, The Ventures, Buffalo Springfield Revisited (including Steve Stills and Neil Young), and many more!! Go to Keith's picture area to see pics of Keith with famous friends such as Van Halen!!

Music is something that everyone can share and express themselves through, and i want to help everyone to find that avenue of expression! I studied drums at the Drummers Collective in New York City, where i studied several genres of music. I play everything from rock, jazz, soul, R&B, Caribbean, and Latin music. If a student is interested in a certain style of music i would be happy to dive into that further, or explore other genres that may peek interest. The difference between me and many other teachers is that i genuinely love teaching and watching my students grow as players and musicians.

Fabio is an accomplished and experienced musician. Beginning with percussion at the age of 9, he has over 15 years rocking out behind the kit. He has played in many local bands and as well as some internationally. He is sought after for his wide variety of styles: Classic rock, Modern Rock, Alternative, Punk, Metal, Blues, Funk, and Latin. He is currently working on a Hard Rock project whom are finishing up some demos before they start gigging around the area.
Aside from drumming, Fabio has also been trained in classical and electric guitar, as well as Music theory, which he acquired while obtaining a BS Mechanical Eng/ and Acoustics.

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My name is Brandon! I have been a percussionist for 12 years, a producer for 3 years and an artist since the day I was born! I'd love to share my knowledge of music with you and I want to show you everything you need to know to start learning on your own!

Working with me will kick start your amazing journey as serious musicians. I have a certified sessions player reputation by many industry professionals such as Rob Robinson, Dave Celentano, Matthew Dubbs and many more!

Whether you're just now beginning or you've been doing it for years, these private lessons will push you to your highest potential and maximize your drive and allow you to move on to the next step of your musical goals in life!

Being taught as a child was a very exhilarating and stimulating experience so I like to put as much energy and excitement into a lesson as possible. Even if there is no sign of progress, the most important thing to do is to encourage the student because...

My name is Ricky. I received my bachelor's in Music from Nyack College. I am currently pursuing my master's degree in Music Education at Mt. St. Mary's University. I have been playing music for over 15 years now. I can play a variety of different instruments in several different styles. I have been a music director for several bands for many years. I am currently a music producer for several local artists in which I am in charge of overlooking the musical direction of the albums. I am an expert at teaching music theory to all levels of musicians and I love to make my students enjoy their instruments. I guarantee you that I will do my best to make you feel encouraged to learn.

I love to teach people how exciting music can be for their life! Charlton is a native of Gambrills, Maryland and graduate of Arundel High School in Gambrills, MD. He holds degrees in general studies with a concentration in history, as well as in fine arts with a concentration in music performance, from Anne Arundel Community College. Charlton also studied music at Bowie State University and University of Maryland Baltimore County.
Charlton is a professional trombonist, and keyboardist, in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan area playing with a variety of Concert Bands, Jazz Ensembles, and other musical ensembles. He also plays guitar, electric bass guitar, drums, and sings. As well as composes and arranges music for soloist and ensembles.
Charlton enjoys working with music students of all ages and backgrounds. Also, he enjoys seeing music students minds open when they understand a new musical concept. “Once you understand an idea/concept NO ONE can take that from...

Outside of teaching percussion and musical performances I have worked in special education for over 15 years.

My life of music started knee high at the age of 4 playing drums and piano. At the age of 15 I gave my first musical performance, from that stage on I knew my talent had found a home.

In the 11th grade I toured with a local funk group in Washington DC through 26 cities learning music and the life of travel at an early age. During my last high school and college years I performed extensively playing classical, jazz, rock, funk, go-go, gospel, marching band, R&B, and with local rap artist.

Recording credits and highlights include work with Def Jam artist Steady Eddy, recording go-go Mario with Double Agent Rock, and recordings with Little Benny and the Masters.

My other musical passion is teaching. Throughout my college years and beyond I served as a percussion instructor and assistant band director at Morgan State University. As part of the Morgan State...

I was born in Charlestown West Virginia. My musical career started at age 3 when my parents placed a pair of drum sticks in my hands. I started playing drums in church and then progressed to play in middle school where I was apart of the jazz band and orchestra. With some very early lessons, I begin to blossom into a skillful drummer. I then continued to play in bands in high school and, in addition, became apart of the Milford Mill Academy Marching Band. In my sophomore year, I became the section leader of the drum line where I played the snare drum. I have 2 degrees in music theory from Deer Park Magnet school and Morgan State University. I have performed with many bands from different musical genres such as gospel, funk, pop, jazz, blues, rock, Latin, reggae, and R&B. In 2004 I became the only drumming instructor at The Psalms of David School Of Music. In 2011 I started and became the principle of the New Antioch Baptist Church School of Music. I have recorded with a variety of...

Thanks for checking out my profile. I am a freelance musician, working as a composer/producer and private music teacher.

I started out as a church drummer at the age of 13. At the age of 16 I picked up the bass guitar playing with a local band. From there I picked up guitar and keys. I ended up playing organ for my church and playing keys and writing songs for a local artist. From there I moved to Northern VA in the early 90's and made a name for myself as a bass player. Now I am playing bass for an old school R&B band, and for my church. I play jazz standards (chord melody) for wine tasting events in my area, and play keys with my wife on Saturday afternoons at the local senior homes. I also play upright bass.

I have been teaching guitar, keys, and bass for about 3 years. I love music, and I can't wait to get started teaching you!