Eli Cherry

DRUMS | MUSICAL DIRECTION | PLAYBACK ENGINEERING | ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

Eli Cherry is a world-touring drummer and musical director whose experience spans live performance, studio recording, and touring productions. His credits include Nikka Costa, Printz Board of The Black Eyed Peas, San Holo, and artists including Darren Hayes, Caye, and Catie Turner, for whom he has served as Musical Director. He has also performed at international jazz festivals and held a residency at Quincy Jones' Q's jazz club in Dubai.

Eli takes a personalized, straightforward approach to teaching, making complex musical concepts accessible and giving students practical tools they can put to use right away. Lessons cover everything from fundamentals, technique, and feel to musical direction, communication, and the skills needed to navigate a professional music career.

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Meet our Instructors

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    Luca Brown

    GUITAR, PRODUCTION, MUSIC THEORY

    Luca is a guitarist, producer, and Grammy Award-winning engineer who teaches Guitar, Music Production, and Theory. He believes that everyone is born with a unique musical voice and his teaching aims to explore and guide each student in finding their unique playing style.

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  • Man playing an electronic keyboard in a plant-filled room with vintage Yamaha speakers.

    Will Henley-Dias

    PIANO/KEYS, MUSICIANSHIP, PRODUCTION

    Will is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter with over 10 years of experienceo. Having produced and co-written with artists such as Busta Rhymes, will.i.am, theMIND, Will brings his diverse musical background and real-world industry experience to his teaching.

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  • Musician playing an upright bass on a blue-lit concert stage beside a Gallien-Krueger amplifier and electric bass guitar

    Jack Severino

    BASS GUITAR

    Jack is a world-touring bassist, producer, and multi-instrumentalist. Having performed with artists such as El DeBarge, Smokey Robinson, Stacey Ryan, and Zara Larsson, Jack brings his professional experience on stage and in the studio and his passion for musical exploration to his teaching.

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    Eli Cherry

    DRUMS, MD/PLAYBACK, ARTIST DEVELOPMENT

    Eli is a world-touring drummer and musical director. Having performed with artists such as Nikka Costa, Printz Board of The Black Eyed Peas, and San Holo, Eli brings his professional experience on stage and in the studio, along with a passion for making complex musical concepts accessible.

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