Marimba with Greg H.
Jacksonville, Florida
4.3
(6)
Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 10+
Speaks English
Teaching since 2008
Master of Music, Percussion Performance
About Greg H.
4.3
(6)
Greg Hersey is a recent graduate from the University of North Florida School of Music with a Masters degree in Percussion Performance. Greg serves as a percussion instructor for Atlantic Coast High School, Episcopal High School and Providence High School. Greg currently resides in Jacksonville Florida and is involved in the community theatre scene performing and serving as musical director in various productions. He has served as the Principal Percussionist for the University of North Florida’s Wind Symphony under the direction of Dr. Gordon Brock. As a member of the UNF Orchestra, Greg has performed in the 2016 world premier of Piotr Szewczyk’s Percussion Concerto. In 2015 Greg was 1 of 30 semi-finalists nationwide in the Guitar Center Drum Off, representing the state of Florida and southeast region. As an educator, Greg finds educating aspiring percussionists to be a tremendously rewarding experience.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Baymeadows road E
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6 AM-10 AM
Tuesday
6 AM-10 AM
Wednesday
6 AM-10 AM
Thursday
6 AM-10 AM
Friday
7 AM-10 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$75
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6 Reviews
Derek
Teacher's studio
Great drummer and helpful, but watching him play with a group was troubling. His percussion skills are also extremely week for having a masters in percussion.
Posted Mar 22, 2017
Julie
Teacher's studio
Greg has been instructing my 16 year old son for well over a year for marimba, drum set, tambourine, and various other percussion instruments. He has greatly improved my son's technique on all of the above. As a result, my son has earned Superior MPA ratings for a marimba solo and a tambourine ensemble. His percussion tambourine ensemble earned a Superior rating from the State competitions, as well. Greg is very patient, knowledgeable, responsible and easy going. The lessons are very focused, and Greg encourages questions and feedback from the student. I highly recommend him as an instructor.
Posted Jul 26, 2016
Deborah
Teacher's studio
My 14 yr old son has been taught by Greg for over a year now, and he enjoys their lessons immensely. Within the first month, I noticed a huge boost to his confidence and enjoyment while playing, not to mention the tremendous difference in my son's skill level. Greg helped my son prepare for our state's Solo and Ensemble festival where my son earned a Superior rating on his snare drum piece, which would not have been possible without Greg's efforts. Greg is fun to work with, is flexible with our demanding schedule, and always passes on very useful tips and techniques to make the lessons productive.
Posted Jul 23, 2016
Experience
Percussion Instructor
Jul, 2016 - PresentAtlantic Coast High School
Percussion Instructor
Jun, 2016 - PresentProvidence High School
Adjunct Faculty
Sep, 2014 - PresentEpiscopal School of Jacksonville
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Aug, 2014 - May, 2016University of North Florida School of Music
Primary Percussionist
Aug, 2012 - PresentPalms Presbyterian Church
Private Percussion Instructor
Aug, 2008 - PresentG Hersey Percussion
Education
Bachelor of Music, Percussion Performance
Jun, 2010 - May, 2014University of North Florida School of Music
Master of Music, Percussion Performance
Aug, 2014 - May, 2016University of North Florida School of Music
Certifications
G Hersey Percussion
Jun, 2016State of Florida Department of State
Awards
Ocala Civic Theater Scholarship Recipient
May, 2010Ocala Civic Theater
Outstanding Graduate Musician of the Year
Apr, 2016University of North Florida School of Music
Ocala Civic Theater Scholarship Recipient
May, 2015Ocala Civic Theater
UNF Graduate Teaching Assistantship
Jun, 2014University of North Florida School of Music
Ocala Civic Theater Scholarship Recipient
May, 2014Ocala Civic Theater
Ocala Civic Theater Scholarship Recipient
May, 2013Ocala Civic Theater
Scott McRae Shad Percussion Scholarship
Jun, 2012University of North Florida School of Music
Ocala Civic Theater Scholarship Recipient
May, 2012Ocala Civic Theater
Ocala Civic Theater Scholarship Recipient
May, 2011Ocala Civic Theater
Languages
English
Native Proficiency
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Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Baymeadows road E
Teaches Online
Teaching Hours
Monday
6 AM-10 AM
Tuesday
6 AM-10 AM
Wednesday
6 AM-10 AM
Thursday
6 AM-10 AM
Friday
7 AM-10 AM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$35
60 minutes
$75
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