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Since May 2026
Instructor since May 2026
Northwestern grad teaching drums/
From 69.04 £ /h
As a gig economy hustler who spent a decade balancing a double life as a professional musician and fintech workhorse, I know how tough it is to fit learning an instrument into a busy life. I can help you establish a learning journey that is long-lasting, personalized, and deeply rewarding.
Let's scheme about what you want to get out of this. What thrills you the most to picture yourself doing a year from now? What keeps you motivated? Tell me what you know, and I'll help you figure out the rest.
-Practice routines that become daily rituals you look forward to
-Artistic influences specific to your taste who will shape and inspire you
-Agile learning and "focus-maxxing": Turning your current fixations into progress portals
-Sustainable, realistic growth as an artist
I specialize in adult learners and serious beginners.
Instruments:
Drum Set, Snare Drum, Marimba, Piano, Violin
Genres:
Jazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, pop, rock, funk, hip-hop, classical, marching/rudimental
Skills/Techniques:
Sight-reading, Rhythm, Aural Skills, Musical Phrasing, Improvisation, Flow, Ensemble Playing, Professional Etiquette, Rehearsal Etiquette, Stage Presence, Performance Techniques, Movement Techniques, Historical Context
Let's scheme about what you want to get out of this. What thrills you the most to picture yourself doing a year from now? What keeps you motivated? Tell me what you know, and I'll help you figure out the rest.
-Practice routines that become daily rituals you look forward to
-Artistic influences specific to your taste who will shape and inspire you
-Agile learning and "focus-maxxing": Turning your current fixations into progress portals
-Sustainable, realistic growth as an artist
I specialize in adult learners and serious beginners.
Instruments:
Drum Set, Snare Drum, Marimba, Piano, Violin
Genres:
Jazz, Latin jazz, Afro-Cuban, pop, rock, funk, hip-hop, classical, marching/rudimental
Skills/Techniques:
Sight-reading, Rhythm, Aural Skills, Musical Phrasing, Improvisation, Flow, Ensemble Playing, Professional Etiquette, Rehearsal Etiquette, Stage Presence, Performance Techniques, Movement Techniques, Historical Context
Location
At student's location :
- Around Santa Ana, CA, United States
At teacher's location :
- 2450 N Maple Grove Rd, Orange, CA, USA
- Filare, Irvine, CA, USA
About Me
As a gig economy hustler who spent a decade balancing a double life as a professional musician and fintech workhorse, I know how tough it is to fit learning an instrument into a busy life. I can help you establish a learning journey that is long-lasting, personalized, and deeply rewarding.
Education
Northwestern University, 2015
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Percussion Performance (received a full Music Scholarship)
B.A. Communication Studies
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Percussion Performance (received a full Music Scholarship)
B.A. Communication Studies
Experience / Qualifications
Current Projects
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Live show & tour with film composer Ego Plum
Bandleader for jazz trio featuring pianist Carlos Ordiano and bassist Charles Howald
DCI Experience
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Blue Stars - 2013
Pacific Crest - 2010, 2011
Solo Competitions
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DCI I&E - 2011
Southern California Marimba Competition - 2011 (Finalist)
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Live show & tour with film composer Ego Plum
Bandleader for jazz trio featuring pianist Carlos Ordiano and bassist Charles Howald
DCI Experience
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Blue Stars - 2013
Pacific Crest - 2010, 2011
Solo Competitions
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DCI I&E - 2011
Southern California Marimba Competition - 2011 (Finalist)
Age
Children (7-12 years old)
Teenagers (13-17 years old)
Adults (18-64 years old)
Seniors (65+ years old)
Student level
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
Duration
60 minutes
The class is taught in
English
Chinese
Availability of a typical week
(GMT -04:00)
New York
At teacher's location
At student's home
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
00-04
04-08
08-12
12-16
16-20
20-24
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