Drums and Percussion Education
Welcome to the private teaching practice of John Doing,
Drummer and Percussionist
Offering full-spectrum music education with drums and percussion at the center.
Let’s fill in all the gaps - music theory, world percussion techniques, real talk about equipment and best practices, and so much more.
Meet the Teacher
John Doing was born in Amsterdam, Holland. He moved to the US just in time for middle school band where he started on drums. He lives in Richmond, CA with his family where he is a husband, father of two boys, and dog owner.
Broadway/Touring: The Hippest Trip: The Soul Train Musical Pre-Broadway at A.C.T. (rehearsal drummer, percussion), Hamilton - And Peggy Tour (percussion, drums) and Philip Tour (percussion sub), Fun Home - First National Tour and Off-Broadway at the Public Theater (drums). Education: B.A. in Percussion Performance - University of Wisconsin (2008), M.M. in Jazz Performance - NYU (2012).
Teaching Experience
In addition to small adjunct faculty positions at NYU and UW-Madison, I have presented masterclasses (with groups and solo) at:
Percussive Arts Society International Convention, University of Michigan, Juilliard Summer Percussion Seminar, University of Northern Colorado, University of Missouri-St. Louis, Ohio University, University of Toledo, Fresno City College, Bowling Green State University, Lawrence University, and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Classically trained in percussion at University of Wisconsin-Madison and fully immersed in ethnomusicology, I traveled to Brazil in 2010 to spend time learning percussion in Rio, Salvador, and Recife.
Then I went to New York University for a Masters in Jazz Performance. I studied with Dafnis Prieto, Stefon Harris, John Hadfield, Kenny Werner, Jean-Michel Pilc, and many other great jazz cats.
Still on the world music tip, I started working at Wula Drum (then based in Brooklyn) and went to Guinea and Mali to study djembe and Malinke music.
Touring with an NYU group brought me to Peru where I learned the cajón.
I played my first Off-broadway show in 2014 and then got into Broadway touring.
I finally made it to Cuba in 2017 to study congas and timbales.
Learning Experience
How can I help you?
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Coaching Program
Live and Worldwide - Now Enrolling
My new hybrid teaching model is made up of weekly classes, private lessons, courses, and student community.
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Studio Lessons
I keep a small number of weekly students who come by my studio for in-person lessons.
In addition to drumset and percussion lessons, I really enjoy teaching beginner piano lessons.
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Courses
A growing library of recorded video instruction for self-paced online learning.
My 20+ years of rigorous learning on all styles of percussion in a video catalog for you to enjoy!