Hello, I work as an active musician and music instructor in and around the Tampa Bay Area. I've earned a B.S. in Music Education from USF and I have experience in just about any type of percussion/drumming you can think of. Additionally, I teach piano, guitar, music theory, music studio and songwriting.

Currently I'm working on a Christian songwriting and band project that communicates the gospel message and also gives good reasons for why we should regard it as true.

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.

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 started playing guitar at the age of 12, teaching myself before I moved on to taking professional lessons. At 15, I began performing in front of live audiences with a rock band, and loved every minute of it. Ever since then, I have been performing and recording, as well as writing/arranging music. I was privately tutored extensively in Music Theory, Harmony, Arrangement and Composition. I have played many stages over the years in various cover and original bands, from acoustic to rock, to blues, metal and southern rock. I feel that I can offer much from the viewpoint of a working musician in addition to your basic instrument lesson; from instrument set-up tips, to getting your own sound, to how to effectively use effects and performance tips. Personally, I enjoy rock and metal music from the 50's to present day, and I am a big fan of shred/lead-guitar oriented music. I also personally study and enjoy a lot of classical/medieval/rennaissance music styles. As of Dec. 2011, I am...

Dallas is an up and coming guitar player/singer/songwriter with exceptional guitar skills and great pop sensibilities, all while still retaining his roots in blues and classic rock. He has been influenced by such greats as Hendrix, Zeppelin, The Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Wayne Shorter, Steve Morse, Andy Timmons and Scott Henderson as well as modern acts such as Green Day, Sublime, Sevendust, Soundgarden, Derek Trucks and countless other bands and artists.

With his first full-length album released in 2008 and his most recent EP released in 2012, Dallas is always writing and performing new material working with various artists both live and in the studio as well as producing on the side. He has recorded and performed with rock, blues, pop, electronic, folk, punk, jazz, fusion, rap and hip-hop artists, and is constantly expanding his musical horizons.

Born in Tallahassee, FL in 1983, Dallas grew up listening to his father play guitar as a young child. Just a few years later his...

Cheers. My name is Matthew. It's a pleasure to meet you. I play guitar, bass, drums and percussion all on a professional, weekly-gigging level. I would describe my style as motivating, tactful, patient, and both traditional and up-to-date / modern. I teach all styles, but I most enjoy transitioning North American rock musicians into the world of jazz, and especially SALSA / Latin, believe it or not! I have a Bachelors in Psychology (University of Central Florida), have toured Japan with my band, and I also release solo music. I have recorded in famous Tokyo studios and actually ended up living in the Land of the Rising Sun for 4 years! I am Spanish, Japanese, and Portuguese speaking as well (English as my native language), having visited Colombia, Bali (Indonesia), Hong Kong, Japan, and more. I would love to teach you!

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2. Have studied under MI (Music Institute) Hollywood Graduates
3. 10 years experience teaching music to all ages (Orlando to Tampa to...

Nicole began her musical journey in Long Island, New York when she began piano lessons at age five. While receiving training on piano, she joined her elementary school orchestra in the 3rd grade and quickly soared with violin. During this period, Nicole began learning music theory and the art of reading music. As a fourth grader, Nicole would go on to conduct and tune every instrument in her orchestra during rehearsal. She always competed and won many NYSMA competitions for violin while attending music seminars and workshops. It was then that her teacher realized she had a gift. Nicole continued with piano lessons and began teaching herself guitar. Later, after college, she bought herself a drum set and began to teach herself drums.
As an adult, Nicole studied to become an elementary teacher and worked in the New York State School Districts for over five years. Shortly after receiving her master’s degree for Literacy Education, Nicole decided to attempt to share her...

At the ripe age of 8 years, I began a musical journey that over the past 37 years has afforded me the chance to work with a series of outstanding mentors. In retrospect, I can appreciate how each and every one of them fostered whatever innate abilities they recognized in me and graciously helped me develop my musical skills. Today, I am fortunate to work as a professional musician and educator--and I am grateful to be able to "give back" to other aspiring and realized musicians. I value the opportunity to share my experiences from the stage, the studio, and the classroom to help each individual student realize her or his personal music goals.

I earned a B.A. in rhetoric with a concentration in music theory from the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, and I enjoyed my undergraduate experience so much, I chose to stay for my graduate studies. I continued to perform regionally and also taught public speaking at both U.Va. and Piedmont Community College while concurrently...

I've been playing guitar for 15+ years. My favorite styles are rock, blues, pop, folk, soul, and country. I learned through both private lessons and independent study.

In addition to private lessons, I've learned through various method books and through the insight and direction of more experienced musicians I've played with. I've played with various bands/artists in Central Florida and performed regularly in church ensembles.

Currently, I play guitar at Real Life Christian Church. They're a multi-site church with roughly 4,000 weekly attendees and campuses in Clermont, Orlando, and Kissimmee.