Learn from Great Percussion Teachers

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.

Hi, I'm Warren Jones. I received my Masters in Music from Tufts University in 2001. With over 22 years of teaching experience, I've instructed students ranging from 4 to 74 years old. My teaching background is unique, ranging from private lessons with young children to graduate-level university courses.

Rich Degnars or “Mr. Rich,” as referred to by many of his students, is a performing drummer, educator, recording artist and music producer. He currently performs regularly around his hometown of Wilmington DE. He’ll go as far as his van can take him! (For the right compensation of course).

Richard Sherwood loves music, teaching, and performing with all his heart. He is from and now lives in Los Angeles. Richard has a BA in jazz performance and has performed around the world playing rock, jazz, world music, dance music and with symphonies. He has a vast amount of experience teaching students from 3 years old and up.

I'm a professional drummer and music educator with over 15 years of experience behind the kit. My playing draws from Jazz, Rock/Pop, and Funk/Soul — three disciplines that I weave together to give students a well-rounded, expressive foundation.

Hi! I'm Spencer. I look forward to helping you progress your music skills. I hold a Bachelor of Professional Studies from Brigham Young University-Idaho, where I was a member of the Rix Stix Percussion Ensemble and served as the coordinator for Department of Music live broadcasts.

Sander Bryce is a drummer with over 20 years of experience recording and touring. As a Berklee graduate, Sander has been a member of popular Indie acts such as I Kill Giants and Really From and is known for having his own unique voice, blending influences of jazz, hip hop, progressive rock, and the avant garde.

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,…

Ethan Kimberly is a Drummer/Composer based in Cincinnati Ohio. From the age of 10, Ethan has studied percussion and participated in multiple school activities such as Marching Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Combo, and Jazz Orchestra. Currently attending the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, he has studied with the likes of John Taylor (Phil Degreg Trio, Dayton…

I started playing the trumpet when I was ten, and I've been hooked on music ever since. I started Seattle Drum Studio in 2011 when I started teaching so I could pursue music as a career full time. I'm excited that I get to provide a fun and engaging environment for students of all ages and playing abilities.