Ryan Blauvelt
Drums & Percussion Instructor

Having performed on three continents across an array of musical genres, Ryan brings a wealth of percussive experience aboard. As a teacher, Ryan fuses proper technical execution of rhythmic studies with attention to each student’s personal musical tastes. His wide exposure to diverse percussive styles such as funk, jazz, and latin; and instruments such as congas, bongos, djembe, and keyboard & orchestral percussion, will only enhance the student’s musical palate. His approach to the study of percussion, while disciplined, allows for humor and a bit of fun, while providing personalized attention and inspiration to each student in his trust.

Brian Collier
Drum Instructor

Brian began playing drums at the early age of 4 years old. From then to now, he's been blessed to have played and recorded with such artist as Carlos Santana, whom he recorded with on his Grammy winning CD intitled "Shaman". He also toured for many years with Toni Tony Tone, Ledisi, Goapele, Maxwell, Confunkshun, Too Short, and most recently toured and recorded a sound track for an animated film intitled "Surf's Up" with Lauryn Hill. Brian never wanted to limit himself to just one style of music, so he enjoys playing and studying jazz, latin, hip hop, world beat, soul, and gospel.