Percussion Lessons in New Trenton. Amazing Teachers.

Whether it be classical, rock, jazz, or world music Sam is the person you want to study percussion with. Sam has a history of successful teaching in all areas of percussion. Samuel has extensive performing and teaching experience and holds a Master's Degree in Percussion Performance from the College-Conservatory of Music from the University of Cincinnati. Sam Fronk brings an energetic and fun approach so you can learn and grow as a musician while having fun doing it!

I have hand drums and have studied Congolese and African drumming. I love world music.

I can offer introductory lessons to the basics of hand percussion: Congas, Cajon, Djembe.

I want to help you be the best percussionist you can be. With percussion, there are so many different instruments to play but what ties it all together is the technique you use to play the instruments.

Here’s my secret! To get the best, most resonant sound out of any instrument I strike. That’s it.

How you do that is dependent on the instrument, the mallet choice, the striking area, the touch, and many other factors. I want to help you with these so you can progress faster, learn how to think about these choices quicker and easier, so you can make BETTER music FASTER!

I have had years of experience playing drums professionally as well as teaching a wide range of students. I graduated from Manhattan School of Music where I studied with the great teacher John Riley. I’ve also studied with Kendrick Scott, Michael Carvin, and Rodney Green. I teach about hand technique, reading skills, different styles of drumming, improvisation, as well as music theory. If you have a passion for learning drums, then I would love to teach you.

I can help students who are wanting to be in marching band and symphonic/orchestra. I have hand drums and various auxiliary percussion instruments, including tambourines, triangle, shakers, maracas, claves, a cabasa, etc. I also have a xylophone for students who want to learn mallet instruments, and I am well familiar with both the Burton and Stevens grips. I can help those who are wishing to compete in band contests, as well.