I teach private lessons in Chicago and the Northern Suburbs. Topics of study include all drum set styles, orchestral percussion, latin percussion, jazz improvisation, jazz theory and composition. I am the percussion instructor at Glenbrook North High School in Northbrook IL. I am also available for lessons via Skype.
I lead two student percussion ensembles, one traditional percussion ensemble that focuses on my original compositions and those of other contemporary composers. The second ensemble is focused on jazz mallets, performing arrangements of Jazz and Brazilian standards. The groups perform twice a year and are open to advanced students.
Recent Jazz Mallet Performances
In addition to private lesson, I teach clinics and masterclasses to aspiring musicians. Schools I have appeared at as clinician include: Highland Park High School, Southmont High School, Our Lady of Perpetual Peace, Merit School of Music, The David Adler Cultural Center, Mary Murphy Middle School, Wood Oaks Middle School, and Beech Park Middle School, I have served as an adjudicator for IMEA District I Senior Auditions (Jazz). I am a proud member of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) and the Jazz Educator’s Network (JEN).
Clinic Topics:
Rhythm Section Road Map: Going beyond the chart
Understanding The Jazz Language
Jazz Styles post 1970