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Hi! My name is Kyle I started my musical journey playing in church from a young age, which opened doors for me to perform alongside various artists and groups such as Asia Beat, Yuna, Bunga Citra Lestari, Talitha, Claudia Tan, and Lost Spaces.

I hold a Conservatory Diploma in Classical Percussion from Bruno Maderna Conservatory in Italy and a BA in Music Performance from Morley College, London. I have deep knowledge of ABRSM and Trinity exam syllabuses across all grades, and have achieved a 100% pass rate with every single exam student I have prepared.

I am a classically trained percussionist with a Master of Music from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Music from Central Michigan University. My performance background includes regular appearances with the Saginaw Bay Symphony Orchestra and the Michigan Sinfonietta Orchestra.

My name is Vasileios Soukos, but many people call me “Bill.” I am originally from Greece and currently living in Groningen, the Netherlands. I finishing my bachelor's degree from the Prince Claus Conservatorium and work actively as a professional drummer. Recently, I took part in a jazz workshop in New York, organized by the TriBeCa Jazz Institute.

As a professional musician and educator with 30 years of performance experience, my mission is to help students unlock their full rhythmic and artistic potential through a holistic approach to music. Today, my strengths as an instructor lie in my ability to bridge the gap between rigorous classical discipline and the dynamic adaptability required in modern commercial music.

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 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…

Hi, and welcome to my teaching profile :) Main subjects and instruments include electric guitar, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, ukulele, cajon, drumkit, music theory, improvisation, percussion, aural skills (ear training), eurythmics (internalizing rhythm), sight-reading, classical guitar and flamenco guitar. Lessons are fun, engaging, and educational.

James began his drumming career in the late 1980s in the San Francisco Bay Area, performing with an artist formerly of Wild Cherry (“Play That Funky Music”). The pop/funk project served as his launchpad into professional music, leading to multiple records and an active live performance schedule.