Sam Esecson Drum Instruction

I provide drum and percussion lessons at my home studio for students of all ages and abilities. I teach all styles - everything from jazz to rock, funk, soul, R&B, Latin, Brazilian, New Orleans, African, reggae, hip-hop, etc. A little about me: I am the drummer and percussionist for Juno award-winning, Canadian band, The Paperboys, regularly touring in Europe, also in Canada and the US. I make my home in the historical Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, where I teach drummers of all ages. A proud endorser of Protection Racket Drum Cases, I also perform with various other bands including Polyrhythmics, Cordaviva, Si Limon, Locarno, Maracuja, Eduardo Mendonca, Brazil Novo, Eli Rosenblatt and Friends, Adriana Giordano, and in musical theatre productions. My passion lies in performing, creating, teaching, and experiencing music of all styles. My greatest influences have been attending concerts, traveling, and listening to records during college. Growing up in Southern California, I began studying private drum lessons at age 8 and proceeded through high school. In 2003, I changed location to the Pacific Northwest to attend University of Puget Sound where I performed in underground jazz, percussion ensemble, some small jazz combos, and an energetic funk band. At Puget Sound, I majored in International Business, minored in Spanish, and studied jazz history and world music. Throughout college, I studied Latin percussion for Afro-Cuban and Salsa music. Similarly, I became enthralled by Brazilian music and have journeyed to Brazil two times to study and experience their captivating music. A substantial portion of my record collection is made up of records purchased in Brazil. Needless to say, I love music and I am confident I can provide inspiration while helping you attain your goals, whether you want to become a professional gigging musician, or just learn to play your favorite songs.