drum teachers

 

CODY RHODES - Drums

Cody holds a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance from San Jose State University where he studied drum set under Jason Lewis and Joe Hodge as well as Orchestral Percussion under Galen Lemmon. During that time he also spent many formative summers focusing on rudimental drumming with the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps Organization. Since then, his broad background has offered him the honor of working with an astonishing list of many artists from all areas of the musical spectrum on many bandstands as well as in numerous studios and professional musical theater productions. Cody is a life-long student of the art of drumming and he takes much enjoyment in making music with like-minded individuals, sharing in positive musical interactions, and paying forward the knowledge that has been shared with him by the many great mentors he has had the privilege of studying under. www.neatbeats.biz

ALise Corbin - Drums

Alise Corbin is a percussionist, music educator, and performer based in Oakland, California. She studied Music Education and Percussion Performance at the University of Nevada, Reno. From 2010 to 2022, Alise performed as a pit percussionist with the Western Nevada Musical Theater Company in productions like Les Miserables, Matilda, and Mary Poppins. She also served as a Drumline and Front Ensemble Instructor and Director for the Washoe County School District, guiding students in both technical skill development and musical artistry. Alise is passionate about fostering creativity and technical excellence in her students while continuing to grow as a musician. She is eager to contribute her experience and enthusiasm to new opportunities in the music community.