James Nakayama
| Instruments Taught: |
Drums, Drum Set, Classical (Concert) Percussion |
| Levels Taught: |
Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
| Ages Taught: |
10 years of age and up |
| My Fees: |
$75/month for 4 1/2 hour private lessons per month |
| Schedule: |
Mon, Tue, Wed |
| Experience: |
23 Years Playing
18 Years Teaching |
| Styles: |
Classical and Marching percussion, all drum set styles |
| Education: |
Bachelor of Music degree in Percussion-education from CSU Sacramento. |
| Other: |
I have performed with the Sacramento Symphony, Sacramento Philharmonic, Sacramento Ballet. I have also worked with the Symphony of the Redwoods(Ft. Bragg), North State Symphony(Chico), and various other chamber groups from Monterey all the way up to Reno. I am currently the Principal Percussionist with the Camellia Symphony Orchestra. I am also the house drummer at Magic Circle Theater Company. I have also worked with Garbeau's Dinner Theater, Fair Oaks Theater, Woodland Opera House, and the Sacramento Theater Company, where I participated in three west coast premiers, with a fourth one coming up in early 2008. In addition, I have performed with Regis Phjlbin, Susan Lucci, Doc Severinson, Johnny Mathis, Donna Summers, The Temptations, Mary Wilson and the New Supremes, Don Rickles, and the late great Ray Charles. |
| Contact Information: |
969-4728 ext. 244 |
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