
Learn music with an award-winning pro bassist (The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers, Darryl Washington, Greg Millar, Rey Scott, Bobby Jones, Doug Yeomans, Mary Ramsey, Ray Hangen, Joe Rozler, The Tim Clarke Soul-tet), guitarist, and music educator (SUNY Fredonia).
Learn the instrument—AND the music.
Ed Croft is one of WNY’s hardest working freelance musicians. Equally at home in styles ranging from bebop jazz to honky tonk country, Croft always strives to serve the song through his playing. It is this quality that he instills in students—teaching them to be musicians, and not merely people who play instruments. Students will learn the skills to make them a gig-ready team player!
My Favorite Things to Teach
- Instruments: Double Bass, Bass Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Classical Guitar
- Pursuits: Improvisation, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance
- Styles: Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional, World Music
Ages & Skill Levels
- I work best with students ages 10 and up
- Beginner, intermediate, and advanced students are welcome
Availability & Rates
- All lessons are currently conducted virtually
- Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays: 4:30pm–9:00pm
- Sundays: 9:00am–9:00pm
- 30 minutes: $35
- 60 minutes: $65
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
crof1686@fredonia.edu to discuss.
Double Bass • Bass Guitar • Acoustic Guitar • Electric Guitar • Classical Guitar
Performance • Improvisation • Music Theory
Learn music with an award-winning pro bassist (The Jakob's Ferry Stragglers, Darryl Washington, Greg Millar, Rey Scott, Bobby Jones, Doug Yeomans, Mary Ramsey, Ray Hangen, Joe Rozler, The Tim Clarke Soul-tet), guitarist, and music educator (SUNY Fredonia).
Instruments:
Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Double Bass, Electric Guitar
Pursuits:
Improvisation, Music Life Mentoring, Music Theory, Performance, Music Business
Styles:
Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Folk, Indie, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional, World Music
Skill Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

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: Music Life Mentoring, 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.
Traditional African Percussion • Hand Percussion • Drum Kit • Classical Percussion
Performance • Improvisation
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.
Instruments:
Drum Kit, Hand Percussion, Classical Percussion, Traditional African Percussion
Pursuits:
["Improvisation","Music Life Mentoring","Performance"]
Styles:
Alternative, Blues, Classical, Country, Electronic/Dance, Folk, Hip-Hop/Rap, Indie, Jazz, Metal/Hard Rock, Musical Theatre, Pop, R&B, Rock, Singer/Songwriter, Soul/Funk, Traditional, World Music
Skill Levels:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced