Experienced tutor in Drum in Pittsboro, Will offers private lessons tailored to your needs.

Will is patient, thoughtful and always encouraging. I've had both drumming and Kora lessons. He knows his stuff!

When researching potential percussion teachers, I was looking for an experienced professional musician who could teach me West African rhythms and the histories behind them. With Will I got that and more. Will has the chops and experience studying and performing in West Africa, but he also has easily adapted lessons on the spot to address my evolving needs and desires. Over the past few months I have worked with him on congas, djembe, and the cajon and I have consulted with him before buying new percussion instruments. He will work with you to figure out what you want to get out of the classes and will develop a lesson plan to meet your needs. On top of this, he is a smart, fun teacher who makes lessons thoroughly enjoyable.

Will’s djembe classes are the greatest. I started off with no background in drumming. He teaches in a methodical way, and wants you to hit your drum right. After a few weeks I was able to join a drum circle. He also encourages you to bring in patterns that you find somewhere on the web and works with you to perfect them. Will’s classes keep you motivated: when I wake up in the morning, I think to myself--great, drumming class today!