PRIVATE DRUM LESSONS:

We've assembled the best team of drum set instructors that we could imagine...specializing in teaching beginners, budding high school players, as well as experienced players wanting to learn some new tricks. Our teachers cover Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and more. (For hand drum/percussion private lessons, check out our Teacher Bio page.)
Currently, our All-Star Team of drum set instructors includes:

Israel Annoh (Drum Set/Conga)
Contact: 503-253-0156
Rate: $25/per 30 minutes

Born in Ghana, West Africa, Annoh's own style comes from jazz greats such as Max Roach, Cosy Cole, & Elvin Jones. In addition to jazz, Annoh is a specialist in percussion, and congas. He's played at the BBC studios in London, traveled through Africa, Europe, and the US. He's played with Highlife pioneer E.T. Mensah, Obo Addy, and the Ghana Broadcasting Orchestra. Currently, he drums for Michael Allan Harrison and Thara Memory.

Israel does participate in our "Free Lesson" program.

James Travers (Drum Set/Timbales)
Contact: 503-784-2819 or bamboleo123@gmail.com
Rate: $25/per 30 minutes

James has studied and taught drums for over 15 years. His specialties include Timba, Salsa, Funk, and Reggae. He's been in many of Portland's top bands such as: Agua Miel, Rubberneck, Black Angel, Linda Hornbuckle, Bobby Torres, African Kings, and Mt. Hood CC Jazz Ensemble. James regularly travels to Cuba and is Portland's specialist in contemporary Afro-Cuban Drumset & Timbale applications. His teachers include Giraldo Piloto, Eduardo Velasquez, Jose Sanchez & Ludwig Nunez.

James does participate in our "Free Lesson" program.

Alex Yore (Drum Set)
Contact: 503-317-5827 or beatsandwich@hotmail.com
Rate: $20/per 30 minutes

Alex can be seen around town performing with local bands, Juan Prophet Organization and Particles & Waves. His style is influenced by many greats such as Dafnis Prieto, John Bonham, Stewart Copeland, and Elvin Jones. Alex teaches beginner to intermediate levels focusing on proper technique, reading, and timing.

Alex does participate in our "Free Lesson" program.

Carlton Jackson (Drum Set)
Contact: 503-249-5754 or cjackson@teleport.com
Rate: $50/per hour

Carlton has worked with Tom Grant, Dan Siegel, Dan Balmer, Terry Robb, D.K.Stewart and Curtis Salgado, Leroy Vinnegar, Billy Eckstine, Bo Diddley, Jerry Hahn, Maryann Price, Mark Isham, Jim Pepper, Bobby Torres, James Cotton, Houston Person, actor Bruce Willis, Melissa Walker, Dianne Schuur, Larry Coryell, Danny Barnes, Bill Frisell, and Gordon Lee. Carlton has also worked under the batons of conductors as Pete Rugolo, Norman Leyden and James DePreist, and is co-founder of The Carlton Jackson/Dave Mills Big Band. Check out his website: www.carltonjackson.com

Carlton does participate in our "Free Lesson" program.

David Averre (Drum Set)
Contact: 503-539-2208 or dcaverre@comcast.net
Rate: $50/per hour

Dave has traveled around the world showcasing his drumming ability. With a degree in Music Education, he has been able to share his gifts by teaching in the Vancouver, WA school district as well as in private lessons. Currently he drums for Tall Jazz, and can be seen sitting in with local greats Dave Captein, Randy Porter, Jerry Hahn, and many more.

Donny Osborne (Drum Set)
Contact: 503-288-6950 (Call Rhythm Traders for scheduling info)
Rate: $50/per hour

Swing legend and Buddy Rich protege, Donny Osborne is a huge part of drumming history. He was first influenced by the amazing genius and technique of Buddy Rich, and by the skill of drumming greats Gene Krupa, Dave Tough, and Chick Webb. He has had an over 24 year career drumming for Mel Torme and his specialties include Swing/Big Band. Check out his website, www.donnyosborne.com

More About our Private Lessons:
These are our current instructors that teach drum set lessons in one of our studios at Rhythm Traders. Private lessons are arranged directly with your teacher, and scheduled during all store hours.

We do offer a FREE first lesson with every purchase of a Drum set, Djembe, Conga, or Brazilian percussion! It is noted if the teachers listed above participate in this program.

More questions? Please call us at: 503-288-6950 or EMAIL US

If you are a music teacher, looking for studio space, please contact Rhythm Traders for more information about renting our studios and workshop space.

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