Learn music with a pro percussionist & touring performer (SAAKUMU Dance Troupe, Mohamed Diaby and Manding Foli Kan Don, Brian Marsalis, DJ Logic), music educator (founder of Slyboots School of Music), and executive director of Bernard Woma Dagara Music Center USA.

Master the flow of time through African drumming. One-on-one music lessons with Slyboots founder Griffin Brady are perfect for students of all ages and abilities who are interested in hand drums, stick drums, drum set, and percussion. Together, you will learn how to groove by reading and listening to music while mastering techniques and styles from around the world.

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Drums & Percussion
• Pursuits: Performance, Improvisation (and positive social change through cultural arts education and performance)
• Styles: World Music (African Percussion, Reggae, Marching Percussion), Jazz, Rock, Folk

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students of all ages
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• Lessons are currently conducted either virtually or at my one of my studio locations in Buffalo, NY (following CDC guidelines for safety)
• Mondays & Tuesdays: 6:00am–4:00pm
• Thursdays & Fridays: 6:00am–10:00pm
• 30 minutes: $25
• 60 minutes: $50

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and reserve your next lesson online, then checkout to send your request. (No payment is required until the lesson is confirmed.) If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at slyboots@me.com to discuss.

Learn music with a pro drummer (Moby, Ne-Yo, Robyn, AJR, Ingrid Michaelson, Sam Moore, The Temptations), producer, music educator, and career coach.

Learn the fundamentals of drumming—for playing AND the real world. Whether you are a beginner or a professional, Joe Goretti's unique approach to teaching will help any student achieve their personal goals. As a graduate of Berklee College of Music, Joe has enjoyed a successful career as a world-class professional freelance drummer. He teaches not only the fundamentals of drumming but also how to apply it in the real world. During lessons with Joe, students will learn about reading and writing music, rudiments and applications, ear training, soloing, double bass drum technique, and much more across a variety of styles and situations. No matter what you want to accomplish as a drummer, Joe Goretti will show you the way!

My Favorite Things to Teach

• Instruments: Drums & Percussion, Music Software
• Pursuits: Beat Production, Improvisation, Music Theory, Performance, Recording & Audio Production
• Styles: Rock, Jazz, Hip-Hop/Rap, Electronic/Dance

Ages & Skill Levels

• I work best with students ages 11 and up
• Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome

Availability & Rates

• All lessons are currently conducted virtually
• Tuesdays & Wednesdays: 12:00pm–7:00pm
• Saturdays & Sundays: 10:00am–6:00pm
• 30 minutes: $30
• 60 minutes: $60

Use the calendar below to check upcoming availability and book your next lesson online. If there are no bookings available, or you need a different day or time, contact me at joe@joegoretti.com to discuss.