Our Percussion & Drum Instructors
Saturday 9:30am-4:30pm
is a percussionist and drummer with experience in orchestra performance, ensembles, recitals, and teaching. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of São Paulo in Brazil. She recently received her master's degree in performance with full scholarship from Azusa Pacific University, with professors Raynor Carroll, Mark Converse, Yuri Inoo, and Bill Schlitt. In Brazil, Jessica played with several orchestras, participated in several festivals and competitions, and in 2016 she was part of the European tour of the YOA orchestra. Since Jessica arrived in the US, she has been playing freelance with orchestras and ensembles and teaching kids and adults of all ages.
Mon 4:00pm-8:30pm, Wed-Thurs 4pm-7:30pm, Fri 2pm-7pm
recieved his bachelors degree from Los Angeles College of Music where he majored in drum set performance. There he studied under Ralph Humphrey (Frank Zappa), Joel Taylor (Al Di Meola, Allen Holdsworth) and a few other instructors. He is well versed in all styles of music and plays with various artists and singer/songwriters at venues such as: Viper Room, Hotel Cafe, The York, Hotel Ziggy, The Mint, and many more. Before moving to LA, Zach lived in the Chicago area where he began his career teaching, gigging, and drum teching. He studied percussion under Adam Cowger at Joliet Junior College and Jimmy Coggins (MJ the Musical). At JJC, he was awarded scholarships and played in and for all of the ensembles at the school. Zach has many years of teaching experience working at Brandolino’s Encore Music in Shorewood, IL before working at Neighborhood Music where he also leads the Monday rock band class.
Mon-Fri 1:30pm-8:30pm
Drums & Percussion
Our Drums staff have extensive performance experiences and/or pedagogy degrees. Specialization offered on snare, drum set, mallets (bells, xylophone), and general percussion.
Standard curriculum includes rudiments, technique, note reading, and accompaniment. We offer performance opportunities in the form of at least 2 recitals per year, local street fairs and community requests, participation in rock and jazz ensembles. We accept drum students from age 3 and up.