COLBY WAHL MUSIC
My goal is to utilize 17 years of professional experience by inspiring students to enjoy learning music and expanding their talents. Teaching provides the opportunity to adjust to the students’ interest and abilities resulting in a higher level of confidence and performance ability.
Colby Wahl
Colby Wahl has over 15 years of experience teaching drums to students of all ages. He obtained his BA in Jazz Performance from The University of North Carolina, Wilmington in 2000, and has also studied with greats such as Jason Marsalis, Alvin Atkinson, and Israel Bannerman. He has led award-winning jazz groups and performed at the renowned North Sea Jazz Festival. While his formal education is in jazz, Colby is highly versatile and is regularly contracted to perform in rock, R&B, funk, and country bands.
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Colby’s passion for sharing his love of music with others inspired him to create a youth rock band and an after-school percussion program for inner-city children. He is known for his patience and ability to meet his students where they are, from those just starting out to experienced musicians.
Knowledgeable
"Colby has been teaching my 13yo since he began drumming a little over a year ago, and we were so happy with him that when my younger son recently became interested in taking lessons, we signed him up with Colby as well. Colby is a very knowledgeable instructor, and he tailors my children's lessons to suit their individual learning needs and musical interests. He helps them embrace challenges with patience and good humor, and is very approachable when they have questions or need help outside of their lesson time. We are so happy that we found such a great teacher!" ​ - Monica Brady-Haggard
Amazing
"Colby is an amazing teacher. He’s methodical and emphasizes strong technique, always pushing me to my limits because he knows I can do it. It’s fun, too, because we focus on the music I like, and when I don’t get something, he keeps breaking it down until I do. He never gives up and is constantly looking for new resources and technology to improve his teaching and help his students. When he’s not teaching, he’s practicing and observing other drummers to improve his own skills. He’s one of the hardest working teachers I know."
Bucket List Check
I did not grow up in a musical family, and I had no idea how to play an instrument, read sheet music, or carry a tune. On my bucket list was to learn the drums. I started taking lessons with Colby 6 months ago, and his patience, knowledge and passion for music and teaching were extremely contagious. I never thought I could learn this, but now I'm playing on a regular basis and loving every minute of it! Colby's style of teaching is perfect for beginners of all ages, to the most experienced drummers looking to add to their style. - Scott Zoccolillo
