Learn from Great Percussion Teachers

I have been involved with Drums and Music since 1995. A lifelong student myself, I am deeply passionate about learning, exploring and sharing the amazing world of Percussion with my students and peers. I received my Bachelor of Arts in Music from Western Washington University in 2006, and since then I have performed extensively across the country in clubs, theaters and festivals.

Demian Arriaga is a drummer and percussionist with over two decades of experience performing, recording, and teaching around the world. His unique energy and rhythm-forward approach have taken him to stages and studios with artists such as Miley Cyrus, Weezer, Lisa, The Jonas Brothers, Carly Rae Jepsen, Tori Kelly, Orianthi, and Streetlight Manifesto, among many others.

I am a GRAMMY Nominated educator, trumpeter, guitarist, bassist, pianist, singer/songwriter, composer/arranger, drummer and recording artist. I graduated from University of Indianapolis with a Bachelor’s of Arts with a concentration in Jazz Studies and the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music with a Master’s in Jazz Studies, specifically in trumpet.

Andy Blanco is a percussionist in New York City with a diverse career of performing and recording with symphony orchestras, opera companies, chamber ensembles, bands, singers, composers, and on Broadway. He is currently a percussionist and assistant conductor for West Side Story on Broadway.

Nicholas Santangelo was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and grew up in the neighboring communities across the Delaware River in Cherry Hill and Medford, New Jersey. After moving to Medford, Nicholas was accepted to Bishop Eustace Preparatory School, a prestigious private co-ed High School in the Tri-State area.

Jared Smith is a professional drummer, percussionist, programmer and educator. Through many years of study and playing, Jared has fused together the artistry of “old school” grooves and sounds, with the energy of the newest music. Combining these styles creates an enjoyable sound that is classic and new at the same time.

I'm a professional drummer from Spain, but living in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. I have studied Latin drums at Codarts, university of the arts, in Rotterdam, so I've acquired a lot of knowledge and skills on Cuban and Brazilian music, jazz, funk and Pop. I've performed in places such as: North Sea Jazz Festival, Het Concertgebouw (Amsterdam), Tivoli (Utrecht), Jazzcafe Dizzy, etc..

As a Berklee College of Music graduate, I’ve worked in iconic studios like Gustavo Cerati’s in Argentina and The Record Company in the U.S., collaborating with artists like Erika Ender and Chucho Valdés in Washington, D.C. I’ve performed at renowned venues in Buenos Aires, Argentina, such as Niceto, Teatro Colón, and Konex, as well as in the U.S and touring Europe.

I have been a musician and artist for over thirty years, working across the artistic spectrum. I have toured with bands such as My November Guest, Kindred Fall, Nixon’s Ghost, and Dust Honey. As a creative arts director for various non-profits, artist collectives, and churches, I have shared my talents through performances and workshops at conferences across seven states and six…

Sri Chandra Nath Shastri (Tabla Artist, Musician) Kolkata, West Bengal, India Sri Chandra Nath Shastri, was born in 1948 in Kolkata, India. Born into a Brahmin family steeped in music, his artistic journey began even before his first breath. His grandmother, Smt. Indira Devi, was a niece of the legendary poet Rabindranath Tagore, and his father, Dr.