Ralph Glenn - Hand Percussion

Instruments Taught
• Djembe, Congas, Bongos, Cajon, various shakers and tambourine’s, bells/finger cymbals etc.
• All styles and Genres

Education & Experience
• Bachelor of Science in Speech Communications & 3 minors in Music, Landscape Architecture and Ornamental Horticulture from Utah State University. I was also a Jazz DJ of speciality shows @ the NPR station at USU. Played drums and Percussion in the Utah State Jazz Ensembles for 4 years.
• In LA was a Jazz DJ @ other NPR stations.
• In S.Pasadena I took Drum Lessons from Bill Douglas who was the Director of Drum City in Hollywood who played with Billie Holiday and other jazz greats of the 40’s.
• I played in the High School Band & Marching Band.
• Played @ Pasadena city college Jazz Rock Ensemble for 2 years under the direction of Glen Stuart, the 1st Trumpet player for the The Don Ellis Orchestra
• In LA I worked in Sales Marketing for 20 years while playing in various bands for Elk’s clubs, Weddings, anniversaries and Restaurant Clubs and performance spaces.
• Played Taiko drums in a Buddhist Monastery for almost 2 years where I added my Djembe and Drum Kit to the mix.

Performance Credits
• Played drums and Percussion in small Jazz combos in Restaurants & cafes as well as with Community drum circles & community chant and devotional music collectives.
• Played Percussion and sang in the Self Realization fellowship temple singers in Encinitas Ca.

Teaching Credits
• Taught elementary students on Practice pads to prepare for drum and percussion instruments.
• Taught the Remo Drum Healthy Rhythms protocol and was a Healthy Rhythms Facilitator @ the World Beat Center, Nursing homes and memory care centers.

About Me
I was greatly influenced by my father who played piano and organ professionally in Chicago Illinois. He played with some big band players of the time. I got my 1st toy drum set when I was 7 years old. My dad had a vast record collection and introduced me to all the jazz greats. We moved to South Pasadena CA when I was 10years old.

Methods used
• Percussion/Drum Circle Spirit
• Facilitating Human Potential through Rhythm
• Health Rhythms Group Empowerment Drumming

Teacher Philosophy
Everyone has natural rhythm.The heartbeat is a universal beat. Remembering the teachings of the ancient tribes: “If we can say it we can play it”

Contact info
760 214-7086 Text or call (text preferred)
glennralph77@yahoo.com

Lesson Rates
$45/30min - $180/month
$65/45 min - $260/month
$85/60min - $340/month