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Man Playing Drum Set — Cary, NC — Cary School of Music

Highly qualified instructors at CSM offer lessons in all percussion instruments. Students who are enrolled in their school bands or orchestra programs enhance their technical skills and prepare for auditions in private lessons. Faculty members are proficient in all styles of performance, from classical to pop. The fully sound proofed drum studio is equipped with 2 drum sets, a piano and a marimba as well as sound and video equipment.

Instructors

Daniel Faust draws from a wide variety of professional experiences and environments including pit orchestras, rock clubs, coffee shops, dive bars, concert halls, churches, jazz clubs, wedding bands, funerals, music festivals, high school and collegiate jazz and classical ensembles, corporate functions, and more. A North Carolina native, he attended high school at Weaver Academy for the Performing and Visual Arts and earned his BM in Jazz Studies from UNCG. He regularly performs with artists in a wide variety of genres, including H.C.McEntire, Piedmont Triad Jazz Orchestra, Keenan McKenzie and the Riffers, Mint Julep Jazz Band, Chad Eby Quartet, and others. Daniel has toured nationally and internationally with artists such as Strand of Oaks, Mount Moriah, and a tour of China with the Antonio Truyols Quartet. In addition to teaching at Cary School of Music, he is a faculty member at the Jazz Institute at Jefferson Center, a five-day summer jazz camp in Roanoke. As a teacher, Daniel aims to provide a solid foundation in fundamentals such as technique, reading, and musicality, while drawing on his varied musical background to tailor lessons to students' personal goals and musical tastes.

Nick Baglio - Drums Instructor - Cary, NC

Nick “Nickybagz” Baglio is a born and raised Newyorker, currently living in Raleigh, NC. Growing up on Long Island, he studied with the best private instructors around starting at age 5. He continued his music career by attending the infamous University of Miami on a full music Scholarship. Nick is known for his slick groove and unique mix of styles that show so clearly in his playing. He’s known for being a “Genre Chameleon” and his uncanny ability to play it all. You can catch him in his past work with Nile Rodgers, and currently with Grammy nominated artists, The Foreign Exchange, The Hot at Nights, Laura Reed, Jean Morisson, Boulevards, Jeanne Jolly & New Reveille. He proudly endorses VicFirth drumsticks, Meinl Cymbals, Evans heads, Bigfatsnaredrum accessories, and Hendrix drums.

Brady Kennedy is a graduate of Appalachian State University where he earned a bachelor’s degree in Music Performance with a concentration in Theory/Composition from the Hayes School of Music. He has been teaching and performing in Boone for several years and has recently relocated to the triangle area. Brady has an extensive performing career and plays with a variety of artists including Basilica, Elora Dash, Cloutchaser, as well as wedding and events bands. He is versed in many styles including rock, funk, jazz, R&B, metal, country/folk, blues, Latin, and Afro-Cuban. Brady has an infectious, passionate, motivated, warm personality and loves to teach and play drums.

Eren Tastekin - Drums Instructor - Cary, NC

Eren Tastekin is an accomplished drums instructor with a passion for music education and performance. With over 8 years of teaching experience, Eren has successfully mentored students of all ages andmusical backgrounds, inspiring them to develop their drumming skills and reach their full potential. Beyond his teaching expertise, Eren is an experienced performer who has played drums in numerous bands and musical theatre productions across different genres, including rock, pop, funk, blues, jazz and metal. This hands-on experience as a professional drummer gives him a deep understanding of the practical aspects of drumming and allows him to effectively guide his students in developing

their own unique style and musical expression. Eren is also well-versed in recording engineering, music production and sound design, which further enriches his teaching approach. His ability to blend traditional drumming techniques with modern technology and recording methods enables his students to explore the full potential of the instrument and gain

valuable insights into the world of music production.