We provide private music lessons for all concert percussion instruments as well as drum set and beginning to intermediate piano. Music theory may also be included to build general musicianship on all instruments. Lessons can vary in length from 30 to 60 minutes and are tailored to a student's learning style and speed. We have experience with special needs individuals including those with autism, ADD, and developmental delay. Coaching specialties include college audition prep, solo competitions, school band/ orch tutorial, and music theory coaching.
Served areas
- Greater Tacoma, Issaquah, Sammamish, Puyallup, Maple Valley, North Bend
Highlights and features
- Piano
- Solo Marimba
- Rudimental Snare Drum
- Orchestral Percussion
- Timpani
- Drumset
Associations and certifications
- Percussive Arts Society
Services
Piano & Percussion
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Lessons are available in the East Renton Highlands and also at the Broadway Center (Pantages Theatre) in Tacoma. Lessons lengths are from 30-60 minutes, depending on the student's needs. Rewrap & Repair
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We can bring new life to your old APM mallets or any other maker's products. Choose from a simple felt or yarn rewrap to a full restoration including core repairs and handle refinishing.
People
Amy Putnam
Director, teacher
MM The Juilliard School, BM in education and performance, Miami University of Ohio, and Superior Prize Diploma in percussion, the Conservatory of Music in Luxembourg. 12 years experience college teaching at the University of Puget Sound. Principal Percussion since 1998 to present with the Tacoma Symphony Orchestra. Owner and designer, A. Putnam Mallets company making professional percussion mallets.
Videos
Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto: Vai e Vem
Composition and arrangement by Jovino Santos Neto
Jovino Santos Neto, piano
Ben Thomas, vibraphone
Chuck Deardorf, bass
Mark Ivester, drums
Jeff Busch, percussion
Video footage by Sean MacLean
Edited by Kyle Richardson
Produced by Jovino Santos Neto
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William Albin
Erik Charleston
Benjamin Herman