Teresa Esguerra

I began my journey on drums as a 12 year old kid, mostly self taught on furniture cushions and boxes.  I started my formal study in my late 30s after graduating from OT school. The deep dive in my later life gave me great insight and compassion into the learning process.  I remain eternally grateful for all that learning drum kit playing has given and continues to gift me - a sense of humor and wonder as I try to meet the demands of this instrument.

I use this approach in what I feel can better be described as drum coaching - helping clients develop useful and practical methods to develop their creative voice. I tap into my formal training as an occupational therapist to examine and address nervous system and physiological responses that often impact our drum progress and performance -  physically and emotionally. I also emphasize self observation and habit development, both key elements of my own learning style.  I specialize in beginner drum students (of all ages), but am open to all levels if you feel I'm a good fit to help you progress to your next step.