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Name: Josh Soto
Instruments taught: Drum set
Classical Percussion (Snare Drum, Bells, Timpani)
Casual Conga Lessons (No Method Book)
Beginning to Intermediate Guitar
Rate: $35 per ½ hour, $60 per hour
Ages taught: Starting at 7 years old and up
Other instruments played: I play guitar and write my own songs. I can play a little bit of trumpet, clarinet, flute, saxophone and trombone. I can also play Conga drums.
Teaching since: I have been teaching music since 2005
Teaching at Bill’s since: I taught previously for Bill's Music back in 2012 and returned in 2022
Experience playing music: Since learning drums as a teenager I have always enjoyed playing for my church band on Sundays. In college, I played in Jazz band, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble and was in a Rock band for 7 years. I also played in a small Jazz combo with my roommate in college. Currently, I play music with my 2 kids at church and for different church community events when asked.
Genres of music taught: I teach classical percussion for snare drum and glockenspiel (bells). I also teach Rock and Roll, and Afro-Cuban drumming.
Education: I studied music education with a concentration in Percussion at Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester, NY where I received a Bachelor’s of Science degree.
Personal teaching style/philosophy: I want people to have a blast learning music. My goal is for folks to feel very comfortable and relaxed when learning with me because that is how I am. I have a very calm and laid-back personality and I would hope people feel that when entering the studio. Ultimately, I want people to work hard but also to have a very positive, and joyous experience learning an instrument. This should be fun!