Get ready to introduce your child to the thrilling world of percussion in our beginner drum class on the Upper East Side!
This high-energy class invites young musicians to dive into rhythm and counting through exciting music from around the globe. Your child will build a solid drumming foundation while engaging in fun, interactive activities that spark their passion for music!
With a low student-to-instructor ratio, each child receives personalized attention to support their unique learning journey. Our small-group setting allows students to focus on their individual skills while enjoying the shared experience of making music.
To keep the beat going at home, we recommend having a Practice Pad and Drum Sticks to help them hone their skills. Join us for a rhythmic adventure that will have your little one drumming with joy and excitement!
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Tokyo-native Arei Sekiguchi took up the drums after early studies in classical piano and marimba. His first exposure to international performance came through tours of the U.S. and Europe with Up With People at the age of 18. Later he moved to NYC to further study music. He received a BFA from the New School University under the guidance of jazz Legends such as Bobby Sanabria, Chico Hamilton, and Reggie Workman. He has also studied privately with some of the most sought after drummers in the world: Michael Carvin, Takeshi Inomata, and Antonio Sanchez. He has performed at various festivals a ...
Tokyo-native Arei Sekiguchi took up the drums after early studies in classical piano and marimba. His first exposure to international performance came through tours of the U.S. and Europe with Up With People at the age of 18. Later he moved to NYC to further study music. He received a BFA from the New School University under the guidance of jazz Legends such as Bobby Sanabria, Chico Hamilton, and Reggie Workman. He has also studied privately with some of the most sought after drummers in the world: Michael Carvin, Takeshi Inomata, and Antonio Sanchez. He has performed at various festivals and venues all over the United States including Tiny Desk Concert, Jazz Mobile, MASS MoCA, River to River Festival, Carnegie Hall, and Kennedy Center. Arei has recorded for labels such as Sony Japan, and Clean Feed (Portugal). His musical theater credits include Curvy Widow (Off Broadway), Man of La Mancha, and In the Heights (regional). He has also been a regular accompanist for the Afro-Brazilian Dance Class at Alvin Ailey Extension for the last ten years.
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Andres Vahos (B.M., Music Education) is a percussionist, drummer, and educator based in the Greater NYC area. He has over ten years of experience teaching one-on-one, in small-group, and in large-group settings within both public schools and private sector. Andres takes great pride in teaching all levels and abilities, but is especially fond of working with students with special needs. Additionally, he has been a clinician at high schools, colleges, and educator conferences, while his regular students have gone onto acclaimed institutions such as the Juilliard Pre-College and other top univ ...
Andres Vahos (B.M., Music Education) is a percussionist, drummer, and educator based in the Greater NYC area. He has over ten years of experience teaching one-on-one, in small-group, and in large-group settings within both public schools and private sector. Andres takes great pride in teaching all levels and abilities, but is especially fond of working with students with special needs. Additionally, he has been a clinician at high schools, colleges, and educator conferences, while his regular students have gone onto acclaimed institutions such as the Juilliard Pre-College and other top university programs. Past performance highlights include 54 Below, Carnegie Hall, and various Off-Broadway productions.
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