Learn from Great Hand Drums Teachers

I have been playing and performing the drums for the past 16 years. In a teaching situation I try and provide a relaxed and friendly environment in order to learn a students strengths and weaknesses. I want students to be able to learn at their own pace, and not to worry if they think they are not learning quickly enough.

Ziya Tabassian began playing the tombak (Iranian drum) at the age of ten. After a brief initiation period in Iran, he continued his autodidactic training in Quebec, his adopted homeland. From 1994 to 2001, he studied classical Western percussion with Julien Grégoire and obtained a Bachelor’s degree in interpretation from the Université de Montréal.

Music means the world to Zach Sutton, and he’s made it his mission to ensure it can be a significant and special part of other people’s lives, too. The Toronto native has long been a staple of Canada’s vibrant music scene, playing professionally for nearly 15 years as the drummer of hook-heavy rock outfits Jane’s Party and The Devin Cuddy Band.

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Drum & Hand Percussion Lessons – Online & In-Person in Orange County,CA Hello, my name is Larry Salzman. I have been teaching private lessons on hand percussion and drum set for over twenty five years. I offer lessons at all skill levels, from total beginners to advanced players. I am a global teacher with students across North America and Europe.

Hi! My name is Erik Markovskii. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and educator with more than 18 years of international performance and teaching experience. I specialize in a wide range of instruments — frame drum, darbuka, handpan (hang drum), cajón, djembe, daf, riqq, Caucasian nagara, and jaw harp (vargan) — connecting traditional and modern rhythmic languages.

Born and raised in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Dr. Rosa has been performing on percussion instruments since he was five years old. He holds a Bachelor's in Music from the University of Central Florida, a Masters Degree in Music Technology (Studio Production and Game Audio Music) from Southern Utah University and a Doctoral Degree from the University of Miami.

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…

With over a decade of experience behind the kit, Rosco Charles is a dynamic and versatile drummer known for his explosive energy on stage, musical sensitivity, and powerful groove. Based in Cape Town, South Africa, Rosco brings a unique blend of technical skill, showmanship, and passion to every performance – whether it’s in front of a festival crowd or in a classroom full of…

Greetings, My name is Colin Shultzaberger. I am classically trained multi-instrumentalist from Frederick, MD. I hold my undergraduate degree from Frostburg State University where I studied Music-Education. Since graduation, I found work substitute teaching, teaching private lessons, and tutoring.