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Sean C.
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Master the Bongo with Easy Lessons from a Top Percussionist
I have been teaching for about 8 years with students ranging from beginner to advanced. All ages are welcome! I also welcome all different styles of music from rock, to jazz, and even classical. Each lesson is catered specifically to the student. I want each student to be able to reach their own specific goals, while having the time of their life!
About Sean C.

Drummer Sean C., 31, started playing at age 7 when he began studying with Mark Foster, a local free-lance percussionist in the Denver area. After high school he enrolled at the Colburn Conservatory in LA, where he studied with Jack van Geem, former Principal Percussionist of the San Francisco Symphony. Since graduating and returning to Colorado, Sean has been freelancing and teaching extensively throughout the state. He has played musicals at several venues, including Buell Theater, Garner Galleria, Aurora Fox, Center Stage, PACE Center, Magic Moments Productions, Mizel Arts and Culture Center, and Littleton Town Hall Arts Center. He has also played with many local orchestras and bands, including Colorado Springs Philharmonic, Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra, San Juan Symphony, Crested Butte Festival Orchestra, Opera Steamboat, Denver Municipal Band, Denver Philharmonic Orchestra, Inside the Orchestra, Centennial State Ballet, Lone Tree Symphony, and Arapahoe Philharmonic. Sean has also taught privately and in public schools, including Eaglecrest High School and Chaparral High School, for the last 9 years.

Teaches all skill levels

Teaching since 2011

Music Performance Percussion

Teaches ages 5+

Speaks English

Has background check

Instructor details
Subject: Bongo
Bongo
Conga Drums
Djembe
Drums
Hand Drums
Marimba
Music Performance
Music Theory
Percussion
Xylophone
Teaches 10+ subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teaches Online
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Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$34
60 minutes
$42
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30
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Teacher's Studio

Sean is very knowledgeable. He goes above and beyond to share his knowledge in a way that is easy to digest. I really enjoy Sean as an instructor.

Posted Jan 3, 2023
Teacher's Studio

EX•CEL•LENT!!!! I'm surprised people like that are not better known when they demonstrate such skills, teaching abilities and character!!! Not only is Sean very kind, always positive, and extremely patient, but he also knows how to get you to understand whatever you set out to do and to succeed in the exercises he gives you. I HIGHLY recommend him!!!

Posted Nov 17, 2022
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Sean has been working with my two sons (17 & 8) for the last six months. We have special circumstances and Sean has accommodated our needs with grace. It has been fun to hear my boys progress as he guides them through the workings of the kit (drum set), I didn't know it was called a kit either. He works with two kids back-to-back and adjust to the level they need to keep them interested and motivated. Rudiments, Reading the music, he gets it all in. If you want your new drummer to have a well-rounded and fun experience...give Sean a try.

Posted Apr 23, 2022
Percussionist
May 2021 - Present
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Sean has played several musicals at the Arvada Center including: Million Dollar Quartet, Elf, and Kinky Boots.
Percussionist
Dec 2019 - Present
Denver Philharmonic Orchestra
Sean has subbed with the Denver Philharmonic Orchestra for the last year.
Percussionist
Sep 2019 - Present
Center Stage
Sean has been the percussionist for several productions at the Center Stage in Evergreen, Colorado, including Cabaret, Lend Me A Tenor, and a compilation production this last fall.
Percussionist
Dec 2018 - Present
Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra
Sean has subbed with the Colorado Springs Chamber Orchestra for the last few years.
Percussionist
Oct 2018 - Present
Inside The Orchestra
Sean has played with a group called Inside The Orchestra, which puts on classical productions of music with the audience, mostly little kids, sitting in the center.
Percussionist
Jul 2016 - Present
Opera Steamboat
Sean has been the percussionist with the Opera Steamboat for the last 5 years.
Percussionist
May 2013 - Present
Denver Municipal Band
Sean has been a Percussionist with the Denver Municipal Band since 2013.
Percussionist
Apr 2013 - Present
Arapahoe Philharmonic
Sean has been a sub with the Arapahoe Philharmonic since 2013.
Percussionist
Jul 2011 - Present
Colorado Springs Philharmonic
Sean has been subbing with the Colorado Springs Philharmonic since graduating from college.
Private Teacher
Jun 2011 - Present
Percussion
Sean has been teaching privately since graduating from college in 2011.
Percussionist
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
Parker Arts, Culture and Events Center
Sean played Clue the Musical at the PACE Center.
Percussionist
Dec 2019 - Dec 2019
San Juan Symphony
Sean was the Percussionist for a production of The Nutcracker with the San Juan Symphony.
Percussionist
Dec 2018 - Dec 2018
Buell Theater
The National Tour for the Broadway musical White Christmas came through Denver and Sean was the local percussionist they hired.
Drummer
Sep 2018 - Mar 2021
Littleton Town Hall
Sean has been the drummer of a couple productions at the Littleton Town Hall Arts Center including: American Idiot, Disenchanted, and You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown.
Drummer
Jul 2018 - Jul 2018
Mizel Arts and Culture Center
Sean was the drummer for a production of Catch Me If You Can at the Mizel Arts and Culture Center, which works with kid actors, but also professional directors and musicians.
Drummer
Mar 2018 - Apr 2018
Magic Moments Inc.
Sean was the drummer on a production called Boulevard of Broken Dreams for a company called Magic Moments Inc.. They are a company which puts on a production of mostly handicapped people, but also professional actors and musicians every year.
Drummer
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
Garner Galleria
Sean was the backup drummer for First Date the musical at the Garner Galleria, which is a cabaret style theater located in the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.
Drummer
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016
Aurora Fox Theater
Sean was the drummer for a production of Porgy and Bess at the Aurora Fox Theater in Aurora, Colorado.
Principal Percussionist
Jun 2016 - Aug 2021
Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra
Sean has been the Principal Percussionist with the Lone Tree Symphony Orchestra for five seasons.
Percussionist
Jul 2013 - Aug 2015
Crested Butte Music Festival Orchestra
Sean was a percussionist with the Crested Butte Music Festival Orchestra for three summers.
Front Ensemble Instructor
Jun 2011 - Oct 2015
Eaglecrest High School
Sean was the Front Ensemble Instructor for the Eaglecrest High School Marching Band for five years.
Front Ensemble Instructor
Jun 2012 - Nov 2013
Chaparral High School
Sean was the Front Ensemble Instructor for Chaparral High School's Marching Band for two seasons.
Music Performance Percussion
Aug 2007 - May 2011
Colburn Conservatory
English
Native Proficiency

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Instructor details
Subject: Bongo
Bongo
Conga Drums
Djembe
Drums
Hand Drums
Marimba
Music Performance
Music Theory
Percussion
Xylophone
Teaches 10+ subjects. Different subjects may have different prices.
Location:
Teaches Online
Teaches Online
Work hours
M
T
W
T
F
S
S
Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Pricing
30 minutes
$25
45 minutes
$34
60 minutes
$42
New Student Special
First 3 lessons
$30