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Bongo with Thomas B.

Teaches online
Teaches all skill levels
Age: 5+
Teaching since 2012
B.M. Jazz Studies (magna cum laude)

    About Thomas B.

    I have over a decade and a half of personal, professional, and academic experience that I bring to each private lesson setting. Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have been working extensively from my home studio called “Groove St.” teaching music online to my young students. I love their eagerness to learn and their lively personalities! I offer instruction in multiple music disciplines: -> drums/vibraphone/piano/theory/arranging/composing lessons with 44.1k audio & multi-HD cameras -> personalized lesson response videos for my online students -> fun and interactive learning pedagogy for all ages Achieve your goals through music! Improve your focus and master the art of learning. Reach out today for information on rates, requirements, and lesson packages 🎶

    Instructor details

    Location:
    Teaches Online
    Teaches Online

    Teaching Hours

    Monday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Tuesday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Wednesday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Thursday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Friday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Saturday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Sunday
    9 AM-8 PM
    Times are shown in your local timezone (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
    Pricing
    30 minutes
    $25
    45 minutes
    $38
    60 minutes
    $50
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    Experience

    Tutor

    Sep, 2010 - May, 2011

    San Luis Obispo Elementary Schools

    As an educator, I started working with young students in 2010 when I began teaching after school music for SLO county elementary schools that had lost their music programs.

    Percussion Teacher

    Jan, 2019 - Oct, 2021

    MozArt Music Academy

    I offered private instruction through MozArt Music Academy in Los Angeles where I was a founding teacher and in 2019, MozArt Music Academy recognized me as a star educator for their bi-annual MozArt Maestro Award. I has been continuing my education online and working with students weekly over Zoom.

    Tutor

    Aug, 2015 - May, 2016

    Cuesta College Music Department

    In 2015, I was the inaugural music tutor for the award-winning Cuesta Community College music department.

    Education

    A.A. Jazz Studies, A.A. Music Performance

    Aug, 2014 - May, 2017

    Cuesta College

    B.M. Jazz Studies (magna cum laude)

    Aug, 2017 - May, 2020

    CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE

    Certifications

    AVID Audio Technology Certification

    May, 2017

    Cuesta College

    Awards

    Louis Armstrong Award

    May, 2013

    Atascadero High School Music Department

    Languages

    English

    Native Proficiency

    Private Lessons

    • 1:1 lessons with a trusted instructor
    • 300+ subjects to choose from
    • Meet online or in person
    • Free on-demand videos and articles

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