Learn from Great Drum Rudiments Teachers

Hi, I’m Derrick Raiter, a professional percussionist with over 30 years of experience. I help drummers and percussionists of all levels build strong technique, confidence, groove, and musical expression through personalized, engaging lessons. My teaching is shaped by a national performance career and seven years of private study with renowned drummer Anika Nilles.

I am a professional touring and recording drummer and educator with over 20 years of experience performing, recording, and teaching. I graduated from Berklee College of Music with an Associate degree in Percussion and Contemporary Music.

Success, I have been talented enough to know the meaning. It feels really good to know you did your best and it worked. In front of thousands of people, I know what it means to reach a higher level of performance. In the studio, I've dug deeper to create a captivating product. I've created tools to eliminate writer's block. I'm a guitarist, keyboardist, producer and creative.

Hello, I'm Matthew, a passionate drummer with over 22 years of experience, from Canada I started drumming at 12 years old, I have been providing drum set and snare instruction for almost 12 years. I focus on the art of using particular ideas and concepts to students to improve their drumming and drum set understanding.

I am a classically trained percussionist and a graduate of The Juilliard School, currently based in Hungary where I teach at a music school and maintain an active performing career. I’ve had the privilege of performing with orchestras and ensembles around the world, including appearances at venues like Carnegie Hall or Concertgebouw Amsterdam as well as collaborating with members…

I'm a professional drummer, percussionist, educator, composer, and multimedia artist. I most recently was the drummer for Blue Man Group in Shanghai. I also was a principal performer in the cast of the NYC Broadway show STOMP. As a freelance drummer, I've also toured with various recording artists and production outfits such as; Miki Howard, Street Drum Corps, and Royal Caribbean…

Hi, I’m Travis Sykes — a multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and music educator with over a decade of real-world experience. I hold a Bachelor of Musical Arts in Songwriting from Berklee College of Music, where I studied under department chairs in Songwriting, Harmony, and Bass Guitar, and attended masterclasses with legends like James Taylor, Paul Simon, and Victor Wooten.

Hello! My name is Jose Castillo. Here is a little back story about myself. I've been playing drums since I was 11 years old. I was 1st chair in my percussion class through middle school. Won band student of the year, went to solo and ensemble all the way through high school. I went to state solo and ensemble my junior and senior year. In high school I played in marching band.

Calogero Hernández, a drummer from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, was born in 1995 and has been active in his hometown's music scene since 2016. He started his journey as a self-taught musician and, driven by a constant quest for growth, has participated in a wide range of projects across various genres, including funk, blues, polka, swing, rock, reggae, and hip hop.

Based in New York City, I perform regularly and teach music privately. I have toured nationally as a sideman with several acts and taught internationally at the collegiate level. With over a decade of teaching experience in a variety of settings, I have been able to see many of my students achieve their aspirations.