Private instruction on all percussion instruments is available at two specific locations. The first is The Friends Fine & Performing Community Arts School , which is a program of the Friends School in Mullica Hill , New Jersey and is a public facility. The studio is fully equipped with a marimba, orchestra bells, two drum sets, and two snare drums. The web address is www.friendsmh.org/thearts and the phone number is 856-478-0885 ext. 115.

The second is a teaching studio, “Jake's School of Drums & Percussion”, located in Clayton , NJ at my home. I have a spacious, 400 sq. ft. room fully equipped with a complete set of timpani, xylophone, marimba, vibraphone and two drum sets. Click here for photos of my instruments and Click here for my Printable Registration form

Click here for my Printable Attendance policy.

Please do not hesitate to contact me for information in regards to either teaching studio. Thank you for visiting my website and please come back again!

TESTIMONIALS ( from New Jersey Music Educators)

Chris Tumminia
Director of Bands, Highland Regional High School , Blackwood , NJ Phone: 856-227-4100
“Jake demonstrates exceptional percussion content knowledge, uses positive reinforcement, and has a ton of fun with the kids. He is a great teacher and motivator!"

D. Michael Lynch
Director of Bands, Pitman High School , Pitman, NJ (856) 589-7565
“Jake's superior knowledge has brought my jazz band rhythm section

to the next level of performance and his positive approach creates a comfortable learning environment. Jake's involvement with my jazz band has proven to be extremely educational and a great asset to our music program.”

Beth York
Mother of Ben York, sophomore, Salesianum School
“Thank you for introducing Ben to music. I always knew he had what it takes, you opened the door . I will keep your cards business cards handy and certainly would recommend you for drum lessons “.