Music Lessons & Booking
Rhythm. Discipline. Expression.
I am a percussionist, jazz musician, music educator, private lesson instructor, and performer. This page is built for lesson inquiries, gig inquiries, music background, and direct contact.
About Me
Percussionist, educator, performer, and jazz musician.
I help developing percussionists build confidence, technique, rhythm, reading ability, and musical expression. My background includes jazz band, pep band, pit orchestra, percussion ensemble, live performance, and student leadership in music.
Awards & Recognition
Music leadership, jazz performance, and teaching potential.
Louis Armstrong Jazz Award
2026 recognition for jazz musicianship and contribution to the program.
Louis Armstrong Future Band Director Award
2025 recognition for music leadership and future teaching potential.
Lessons Offered
Lesson options are built around practical growth, fundamentals, confidence, and musical independence.
Drum Set Lessons
Groove, coordination, fills, musicality, styles, and performance confidence.
Concert Percussion Lessons
Snare drum, mallets, timpani fundamentals, ensemble skills, and technique.
Beginner Percussion
A strong first foundation for young percussionists starting their musical path.
Audition Preparation
Help preparing excerpts, fundamentals, reading, and performance mindset.
Music Theory Basics
Rhythm, notation, counting, form, listening, and practical musicianship.
Rhythm & Reading Skills
Counting systems, subdivision, sight-reading, and rhythmic accuracy.
Music Platform
Instagram is where music updates live.
This website is for information, booking, and contact. Lesson updates, music posts, performance clips, and future project updates are shared through my music Instagram.
Booking & Contact
For lesson availability or gig availability, contact me directly by email.
For private lessons, beginner percussion help, audition preparation, drum set work, concert percussion, or performance opportunities, email me directly. Availability is handled through email so scheduling and details can be discussed clearly.
Private Lessons
Contact by email for availability, lesson focus, scheduling, age range, goals, and pricing details.
Performance & Gigs
Contact by email for performance availability, event details, rehearsal expectations, and booking information.