Learn from Great Drums Teachers

Thomas Mackay - Vibraphonist, Drummer Composer, Educator " Thomas owes an obvious debt to the great Bobby Hutcherson. With a clear tone, strong chops and good ideas he is also reminiscent of modern vibes masters Bryan Carrott and Joe Locke.A fine debut from a fellow Oregonian." - - Rob Scheps, NYC Jazz icon, independent review of " Jackson" (May 15, 2013) Born in 1967 in Oakland,…

Hello! I'm Kevin and it's nice to meet you. Before I dive into myself, my one goal in teaching is to give you a happy and healthy relationship with music. That's it! If you walk away from our lessons, be it one or for years, I want you to always have a relationship with music that makes you smile. When you go see a movie, you appreciate the score.

Hi, I'm Rob Steadman of Uptown Drumming. I have been behind the Drum Kit for 20 years, 13 of those years as a professional touring a recording drummer. I have taught students of all ages and all abilities to great success. Whatever your goals, whether you delight in mastering this complex instrument, or whether you hope to be a professional yourself one day, I can help you get…

Tim has been playing music at local venues and with local bands and musicians for 20 years, and has been teaching privately and for music studios and schools for 10 years. He fell in love with music at an early age and quickly picked up a variety of instruments including guitar and drums.

Hi! I’m Chris — a NYC-based drummer, music director, and educator who’s spent the last decade-plus performing, touring, and helping build shows with Blue Man Group. I’ve played thousands of shows across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, trained new performers, and held multiple Music Director roles with the company.

Hey y’all! My name is Douglas Blatt, and I’m a professional drummer and UT Austin alum with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Drum Set Performance. I’ve been playing drums for over 15 years and have performed internationally, toured with bands, and appeared at major festivals including Austin City Limits.

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.

I teach fun, personalized guitar lessons to students of all ages and skill levels, and I've been at it since 2011. Choosing the right teacher for yourself or your child can potentially make the difference between a weekly obligation and a meaningful learning experience that can enrich your life!

Hi! I’m Brian Zimmerman, a lifelong musician, passionate educator, and the founder of Bravo Beats. I’ve been playing drums and percussion for over 20 years, and teaching for more than a decade. Music has taken me across stages, classrooms, studios, and recording sessions—and now, it brings me into the homes of families across Bergen County.

"Born and raised in North Carolina, Chris Wilkes’ first instrument was the trumpet in 3rd grade. During the holidays of 93', he was introduced to the drums. “My brother got a kit for Christmas. When he wasn’t around, I would sneak into his room and try to emulate what I heard him practicing. Eventually, he handed the kit over to me after realizing drums were not for him.