Jason Hayes
Jason Hayes

Jason Hayes

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Introduction: Jason is a Northern Virginia native and has been playing music since the age of 5. After several years of experimenting with a variety of instruments he discovered exactly what he had been looking for in drums. For 17 years, Jason has been playing drums, cultivating a variety of techniques and musical styles which he enjoys to pass onto others. His primary focus is to teach students of all ages to play drums expressively and passionately. Over the past 11 years Jason has studied formally and worked with music groups over a wide span of genres including; Jazz, Funk Fusion, Hip-Hop, Punk Rock, Classic Rock, and World Music. Currently, Jason collaborates with many musical groups all over the US, embracing the diverse expressive possibilities of music. Jason is a lifelong student of music. From studying Jazz Performance at George Mason University, to learning Funk Fusion styles from renown drummer Scotty Peaker, Jason focuses on growing his influences and understanding each day. Through his diverse studies and experiences as a touring drummer working with many groups at the same time —he is committed to pushing his understanding of the role of drumming within the musical fabric. Jason aspires to pass on this love of learning to his students in the form of mentorship and fostering a heartfelt lifelong love of music. Formal Resume as well as many professional client references available!
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Hired 4 times

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13 years in business

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Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.

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Laurel M.
May 13, 2019
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My son was so excited about drums after his first lesson with Jason! Jason was enthusiastic, encouraging, and supportive. He took time to understand my son's percussion experience to date to determine a good place for them to start. He also understands left-handed and mixed dominance kids and tailors his approach to their specific needs.

Details: 10 - 13 years old • 0 - 2 yrs of formal training • Can read percussion notation • Can read sheet music • Understands note durations and rests • Traditional drum kit • What the teacher recommends • Rock • Jazz • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • 30 minutes • I travel to the drum teacher

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Jasmine H.
Aug 12, 2018
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Jason is a very caring, thorough and enthusiastic instructor for my son. His lessons are fun and motivating while providing quality instruction. He is very responsive to my correspondences and is happy to accommodate to our family's schedule. We appreciate his flexibility with lessons and for the knowledge and passion he is passing on to our son.

Details: No experience • No, the student cannot read music • 7 years old • What the teacher recommends • Traditional drum kit • Bass drum • Snare drum • Rock • What the teacher recommends • No, but the student is planning to purchase drums and would like the teacher's advice on it • Once a week • 30 minutes • Monday • Tuesday • Wednesday • Thursday • Saturday • Friday • Sunday • Late afternoon (3 - 6pm) • Evening (after 6pm) • As recommended by teacher • Willing to work around teacher's schedule • Need some more information before hiring • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the drum teacher • The drum teacher travels to me

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Steph K.
Mar 29, 2018
Jason is a charismatic and caring instructor. He is great with children and has a wonderful attitude to encourage joy in making music. He is an excellent musician and teacher.
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MICHELLE B.
Mar 28, 2018
My daughter really likes Jason. She has had several different drum instructors but Jason stands out because he makes the lessons enjoyable. He caters to her music tastes. I highly recommend Jason.
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Bridget B.
Mar 14, 2018
My son has been taking drum lessons with Jason for almost a year- he is a wonderful, patient teacher. He looks for unique ways to connect with his students and keep them engaged- for example, my 6yo son loves Michael Jackson, so that’s been incorporated in. He also loves songs by Muse, and Jason has creatively woven that into beat/timing lessons. I can not recommend Jason enough to anyone looking to learn drums.
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  • What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

    Studied Jazz/Drum Set Performance at George Mason University. Studied with long time professional world class drummers and have years of touring and performing experience at a high level.

  • What types of customers have you worked with?

    I have taught students of all ages and experiences —from young children to adult professionals. Students interested in learning something new and students actively making a career out of drumming!