Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 7+
Speaks Spanish
Teaching since 2006
Masters in Music in Jazz Studies
About Jay T.
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Southern California native. Professional drummer. I did my Bachelor's in Music in Jazz drums at BYU and my Master's in Music in Jazz Studies at Indiana University with world-renown drum educator Steve Houghton. I currently tour with David Archuleta (American Idol), Ryan Innes (The Voice), and other professional working bands. My drumming has been heard on FX "Sons of Anarchy," MTV, ABC Family, and Buzzfeed viral videos. I have toured and performed in Aruba, Dominican Republic, Peru, Canada, Brazil, France, Croatia, Hungary, Austria, Italy, and throughout the United States.
I like to adapt my lessons to each student's goals. Whether you're a trying to audition for jazz band in school or you just bought a drum set and are looking to to set it up and play, I can help. I've taught young kids who I helped join school of rock groups to students who have auditioned for major college music programs.
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Cotner
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
10 AM-5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-5 PM
Thursday
10 AM-5 PM
Friday
10 AM-5 PM
Saturday
10 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$90
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4 Reviews
Austin
Teacher's studio
I took drum lessons from Jay in 2015. Though it was only for a few months, he helped me on my path to where I want to be as a drummer. He inspires and has a great ear. I recommend him as a teacher and even more as a performer.
Posted Jan 9, 2018
Leeman
Teacher's studio
Jay has been my Drum teacher since August. He is an incredible and proficient drummer, and an exceptional teacher. He helped me in preparation for music school. He catered to my needs as a drummer and was able to understand where I was and help me improve. We started with my goals and hopes for where I wanted to be and he helped me to achieve all of them. I would recommend Jay as an instructor for anyone, especially those who feel they may be advanced already and want to really step it up to the next level.
Posted Jan 8, 2018
Jordan
Teacher's studio
I look up to Jay as a great person and a great musician. His knowledge of music and uplifting personality make the learning experience inspiring and effective. I've studied with Jay for many years in person and online and would recommend him to anybody at any level of drumming.
Posted Jan 8, 2018
Experience
Drummer
Jan, 2017 - PresentDavid Archuleta
Multiple US tours, International dates, run backing tracks, etc.
Associate Instructor
Sep, 2015 - May, 2017Indiana University
Directed jazz combos and the jazz big band as well as assisted teaching jazz improvisation courses
Education
Bachelor of Music in Jazz Studies
Jan, 2009 - Jun, 2013Brigham Young University
Masters in Music in Jazz Studies
Sep, 2015 - May, 2017Indiana University
Awards
Thomas W. Hutchins Jazz Award
Sep, 2009Brigham Young University
Performer's Certificate
May, 2017Indiana University
Affiliations
BMI
Jan, 2012Broadcast Music Inc. was founded in 1939 by forward-thinkers who wanted to represent songwriters in emerging genres, like jazz, blues and country, and protect the public performances of their music. Operating on a non-profit-making basis, BMI is now the largest music rights organization in the U.S. and is still nurturing new talent and new music.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Proficiency
Jay's Gallery
Instructor details
Location:
Teacher's Studio
Cotner
Student's Home
Teaching Hours
Tuesday
10 AM-5 PM
Wednesday
10 AM-5 PM
Thursday
10 AM-5 PM
Friday
10 AM-5 PM
Saturday
10 AM-3 PM
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$50
60 minutes
$90
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