Jesse is a drum educator based out of Victoria, British Columbia.
* 7 years of teaching experience
*10 years of performing experience
*Lessons available at my private studio in Tillicum/Gorge Area (Or from the comfort of your home!) Over a lifetime of exploring hitting stuff he has concluded that it is his favorite thing in the whole wide world to do. After taking every music class he could in
middle and highschool he attended the Idyllwild Jazz Academy summer program and there, caught a jazz fever. While getting a degree in Jazz Studies from Capilano University, in Canada, Jesse was an active member in the Vancouver music scene. Jesse has performed/recorded with many well-known artists including Emmy Nominated Composer Phillip Giffin, Cirque Du Soleil directed show run of "Shambles" the musical, Venice, Mark London Sims (Stevie Wonder), John Schreffler (Marilyn Manson/Shooter Jennings), Worn Tin, Mr. Max (Third Eye Blind), Maya Rae, Wes Carroll, David Blake (John Scofield), and Jonny Tobin (D-Smoke). Jesse's studio credits include: The Clay Ravens, The Primals, Doxy, and Big Madge. Additionally, he has played in Tribute bands, joining tributes to: The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, the Mamas and Papas, Weezer, Elvis Presley, and The Grateful Dead. Selected Recordings:
- Doxy: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7HmOv6ZhSNssvDKJnDH3Of
-Clay Ravens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LTiC-JTk_I
-Clay Ravens: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7e1XC5IrcW8
-The Primals: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1hjVmJumxsDGmzkRsw6VCF
-JSR Trio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOJKPIoJ0J4
After developing a repetitive stress injury from drumming for hours without taking sufficient breaks- and after graduating from the school of hard knocks located on “bummer” avenue, Jesse has learned how to drum more economically and with less strain on the body. He enjoys sharing what he has learned about music and the art of performing, and is available for instruction, and for studio and live performances. (It’s fun writing in third person, try it out sometime!). Lessons:
I emphasize limb independence through the application of “New Breed”, a method by Gary Chester that also helps to develop strong timing. We will cover how to grow into a musician that listens and responds well to other players. I can teach you the foundations to many styles: jazz, rock, funk, pop, reggae. I can also teach advanced jazz and fusion applications. I'll hip you on how to get the gig, and how to have fun along the way! Jesse has taught privately for the past five years. He has worked at the Long and McQuade lesson center in Victoria, BC for two years and is currently teaching privately in Los Angeles, CA.
01/21/2026
