Christo P
Instruments: Drums, Conga, Latin Percussion, Djembe
Styles: Jazz, Pop, Rock, Blues, Folk, Country, R&b, Gospel, Latin, Funk, Electronic, Spirituals, Reggae, Latin Jazz, Swing, New Age, Samba, Bossa Nova, Soul, Punk, Avant-Garde

I have over 25 years of teaching experience in both drum set and world percussion. I also teach a unique "hybrid" combination style of drums and percussion. My experience as a performer in all musical styles both on international stages and recording, has given me a deep knowledge and skill base for both live and studio performance. My experience as a veteran teaching artist, private instructor, and certified drum circle facilitator, has given me a unique perspective for systematic and comprehensive rhythm instruction. I am experienced teaching individual style and technique, playing in bands, and community settings. Many of my students have gone on to audition and land gigs as drummers and percussionists. I encourage my students to develop their own unique style and sound. I love to work with students of all ages and ability levels.

My teaching approach focuses on fundamentals of technique, grooves, taste, and good timekeeping. I am interested in a student becoming a good listener and being able to play a variety of musical styles. I integrate rudiments, reading, drum fills, solo ideas, improvisation, and developing a unique style. I use a variety of methods, including skills I heard as a pro drummer on stage in the studio. I make use of books and other lessons depending on the ability level of the student , but I rely on classics like "Stick Control," "Syncopation" and "Accents and Rebounds". I am equally adept at teaching hand drumming, drum set, percussion, and hybrid drumming. I love to share many important concepts regarding the importance of the proper mind set of the drummer being a supportive musician who is adaptable, prepared, and easy to work with. I also teach unique facilitation methods for facilitating drum circles. I encourage students to video the key components of the lessons.