Tom teaches beginning to advanced techniques in all styles with a focus on timekeeping, reading, rudiments and stick control, while learning classic and
modern drumming styles from around the world. He also works with students to pass audition requirements for orchestra, marching band, jazz band, and helps prepare them for live performances. Tom brings over 30 years of professional experience to his students, guiding them to reach their musical goals through drumming.
Tom began his music education at The Grove School of Music in Los Angeles followed by studies at the Musicians' Institute College of Music in Hollywood. There, he received the outstanding drummer of the year award and since then, his professional career has led him to playing on stages across the United States and around the world in concert halls, theaters, jazz and rock venues, nightclubs and music festivals.
In addition to touring, Tom has played on a wide variety of albums with many acclaimed international artists and has given drum workshops and concerts at the Orange County School of the Arts, Concordia and Chapman Universities, and the O.C. Performing Arts Center. He continues to play live and in the studio with many of the southland's finest musicians.
Tom has worked/recorded with artists such as:
Richard Elliot, Leland Sklar, Paul Carman, Christopher Peacock, Sandy Owen, Ron Kobayashi, Baba Elephante, Hubert Tubbs, Luther Hughes, Mark Massey, Arthur Davis, Llew Mathews, Nancy Rumble, and the strings of the Seattle Symphony.
modern drumming styles from around the world. He also works with students to pass audition requirements for orchestra, marching band, jazz band, and helps prepare them for live performances. Tom brings over 30 years of professional experience to his students, guiding them to reach their musical goals through drumming.
Tom began his music education at The Grove School of Music in Los Angeles followed by studies at the Musicians' Institute College of Music in Hollywood. There, he received the outstanding drummer of the year award and since then, his professional career has led him to playing on stages across the United States and around the world in concert halls, theaters, jazz and rock venues, nightclubs and music festivals.
In addition to touring, Tom has played on a wide variety of albums with many acclaimed international artists and has given drum workshops and concerts at the Orange County School of the Arts, Concordia and Chapman Universities, and the O.C. Performing Arts Center. He continues to play live and in the studio with many of the southland's finest musicians.
Tom has worked/recorded with artists such as:
Richard Elliot, Leland Sklar, Paul Carman, Christopher Peacock, Sandy Owen, Ron Kobayashi, Baba Elephante, Hubert Tubbs, Luther Hughes, Mark Massey, Arthur Davis, Llew Mathews, Nancy Rumble, and the strings of the Seattle Symphony.
Tom Ravel has been a very respected percussion and drum instructor, as well as personal friend of the Jim's family, for over 25 years. I have personally taken drum lessons from Tom during a need for foot and leg coordination rehabilitation due to nerve damage. Without his professional help and his understanding of the connection between mind and muscle coordination involved within drum instruction; as well as his uncanny ability to have the most incredible patience level of any human being that I have ever known, I would not have made the advancements needed to achieve the ability to walk without the aid of a mobility cart or now even a cane.
Thank You Tom!
Rob Joly ( Bass, and now some Drums)
Thank You Tom!
Rob Joly ( Bass, and now some Drums)
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Over thirty years playing and instructing experience with specialization in Guitars, Banjo, Ukulele and other stringed instruments. Rich received his degree from the University of Maryland and studied music theory, its practical application to the instrument, improvisation, harmony and composition at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
He has also studied privately with numerous teachers throughout the country including Hank Wiktoriwitz of the Boston Pops, Jon Damian, Berklee Guitar Chairman Larry Baione and internationally known Charlie Banocus. Rich has performed throughout the Northeast and California including The Sweet and Hot Jazz Festival in Los Angeles, The Bakersfield Jazz Festival, Cape Cod Jazz Festival and at numerous night clubs and social events. Rich teaches both privately and in a classroom setting. He is currently a faculty member in the music department at the Tarbut V’ Torah School and formerly at Concordia University. 
Jim Ziegler has been the trumpet instructor at Jim's Music since 1992. He is a first call sub at New Orleans Square at Disneyland, and can often be found performing there with The Royal Street Bachelors and The Jambalaya Jazz Band. In addition, he leads his own classic jazz /swing group The Swingsations and works with a variety of traditional jazz and swing groups in the LA area. He enjoys working with trumpet students at any level, from beginner to adult.
Vince Hizon is an active freelance musician and instructor in the Los Angeles and Orange County areas. He earned an Associate's Degree in Music from Fullerton College, a degree in music education from California State Fullerton, and a Master's degree in flute, clarinet, and saxophone performance.
Vince has shared the stage with artists such as Stolen Babies, Hepcat, members of the Oingo Boingo, Wayne Newton, Pete Jacobs Wartime Orchestra, and others. He has been teaching saxophone and clarinet at Jim's Music Center since 2007 
Lou's musical journey began in Erie, PA, then to Boston, then to Cleveland and finally to Los Angeles where he lives today.
He graduated from the Cleveland Institute of Music with a degree in Doublebass (often referred to as an upright bass). At the Cleveland Institute, Lou studied orchestral and opera repertoire with Larry Angell and Dave Perlman of the Cleveland Orchestra. He's created music for companies like JVC, Kawai and Disney and has performed with acts ranging from Cab Calloway, Eartha Kitt, The Righteous Brothers and Percy Sledge, to comedians like Bob Hope and Jay Leno For Lou's full bio and more information, visit www.lousavage.com Tom Flannery has over 20 years of experience in all types of musical instruction. He holds degrees in Music and Education from Chapman University and UCIrvine.
He teaches all vocal styles and guitar. |
At Jim's since 1999.
"Learning music can change a persons outlook on life. Beginners of all ages move into a wonderful exploration of this fascinating art which is music." Nels Jenstad has studied music, theory, jazz and studio production in California Colleges and did his grad work in Music Psychology in 2002. He has performed throughout California with his original rock - at venues including the Japan Center, Live Oak Theater, Concord Theater, McKinney Theater, and various clubs. 
Linda White has been musically active in Orange County for over forty years, having earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in music performance from the University of California at Irvine. She is a professional flutist and teacher, published arranger and has performed, produced and directed music in many styles, appearing at the Long Beach Convention Center, Disney Hall, The Granada Theater in Santa Barbara, The Renée and Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall, The Hollywood Bowl and Carnegie Hall, as well as touring the United States and Western Europe as a performer.
Linda is in her tenth year as the Director of Choral and Handbell Music at Laguna Presbyterian Church, where she directs the Chancel and Handbell Choirs as well as the Children’s Choir and Middle School Ensemble. Prior to that, she spent thirteen years on music staff at Trinity United Presbyterian Church in Santa Ana, five of those as Praise Band Director, and several years teaching music for an inner-city children’s program. She has edited a book of praise music, which is published and distributed by Geneva Press and is currently available in bookstores across the country. 
Linda has over 15 years of teaching experience, and brings an element of fun to her music lessons, coupled with a solid music foundation. With many students ranging in age from 4 to 74, she tailors her lessons to fit each student’s abilities and skill levels. Whether her students choose to learn music for fun, or with an
eye toward performance, Linda confidently guides them toward their musical goals. With the training they have received, many of her students successfully pass auditions for talent shows, jazz band, orchestra, musical/dramatic performances, or join music ministry groups and bands. In addition to private lessons, Linda has taught programs in music, music theory, and music history, as well as organizing and leading children’s choirs at private schools. She has also been involved in songwriting and recording projects over the years. Linda is a great advocate of expanding one’s musical horizons. While classically trained, she provides a curriculum that encompasses all musical styles. She continues to hone her own musical skills with respected musicians and educators in the music community – she has studied with the likes of Ron Kobayashi (piano) Barry Rillera (guitar) and Max Bennett (electric bass). She has been an active member of her church worship group for over 12 years, playing guitar and bass on a weekly basis. |
