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2025 update:<\/strong> These testimonials are quite old, you can also check my Google reviews<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here’s what a few of my students have to say about studying with me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI like studying with Todd because, he pushes you to succeed without pushing you too hard. Also if you’re in need of help with a beat or a song, he helps you even is it’s not one that he assigned you. He’s a really cool teacher!\u201d<\/em>
\n– Elijah, age 13 <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likes drums, skateboarding, hanging out with friends; currently working on becoming a sponsored skateboarder.
\nWildest musical dream: To be the drummer for Smashing Pumpkins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \u201cTodd is really great. Having never played drums before, he’s got me up and running. The methods he uses to break down trouble areas really work and I find that these methods are infectious when (and if) I try practicing on my own. The classes are fun and the 90 minutes fly by. Also, it is fun to bounce off of other participants in the group (not literally).\u201d<\/em>
\n– Christy, age 36<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Horticulturist for the State of Oregon.
\nInto Yoga and aikido. Likes “a bunch of normal art things”, paints her house endlessly and never finishes.
\nWildest musical dream: “I pretty much just want to impress myself”, but not averse to becoming “a badass”. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \u201cI started participating in Todd’s “Pad Out!” group about a year ago when I<\/em>
\nwanted to expand my sticking techniques and have seen a dramatic change in<\/em>
\nmy playing. I have recommended him to all of my friends who want to get into<\/em>
\n drumming.\u201d<\/em>
\n– Luke, age 37<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drum instructor, touring musician, band leader.
\nWildest musical dream: Wants to start a 60s garage rock band where all members dress like clowns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \u201cTodd is easy to talk to and learn from. Its easier to learn when you feel at ease and not pressured. And he does that quite well.\u201d<\/em>
\n– Curtis, age 13<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Enjoys soccer, hanging out, \u201crandom\u201d activities.
\nWildest musical dream: Become part of\/start a SUCCESSFUL band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n \u201cI like learning from Todd because I feel like he knows what he’s talking about and more important, I see the direct results of his class in my playing. On top of that, he is a nice person and a good communicator so the class is always enjoyable.\u201d<\/em>
\n– Anna, age 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Product designer\/fine artist
Interests: music and humanitarian\/responsible design; also likes writing and learning complicated skills like woodworking and TIG welding. Has exhibited furniture in Milan and has had a short story about her dog published in a collection of dog stories.
Wildest musical dream: “1) to be non-stop rockin til I die. 2) to be soulful enough to rock anyone else who has to hear me play. 3) to have a chance to play with one of my many musical heroes.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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