Nick P.

About Me

Hi there! My name's Nick, and I've been drumming for as long as I can remember. I grew up in West Des Moines, and first started drumming in 5th grade band at Sacred Heart School. In high school I joined the Dowling Catholic Drumline, which went on to be ranked as one of the top 10 best high school drumlins in the country. I spent two years as Drumline captain, competing and performing in places like Austin, Indianapolis, and Chicago. During my time at Dowling Catholic, I spent all four years practicing and performing with the school's top jazz band. Once in college, I focused on getting my degree in English Education, and music became a different kind of hobby. I began producing music electronically, using digital audio workstations DAWs like Ableton and GarageBand to make the music I wanted to hear. I experimented with recording techniques and taught myself how to create on the fly. After graduating, I began teaching English at the middle school level. During the pandemic, I stepped back from full-time teaching and worked in-house as a childcare provider and an extra layer of support through online schooling. Most recently, I worked with high school juniors and seniors to get them connected with careers after graduation. I'm primarily looking to teach drums/drum set, but I'm also comfortable teaching basics in: -Piano -Music production -Vocal performance -DJ -Music tech/hardware I look forward to working with you!

Nick P. has over 5 years of music experience in the West Des Moines area.

Nick P. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons, Orchestral Lessons, Record Engineer Produce .

Drum, Orchestral & More Lessons in West Des Moines, IA

In West Des Moines, IA, Nick P. provides expert Drum, Orchestral & More instruction, helping students build confidence and achieve their musical goals through customized lessons. Over the years, Nick P. has helped numerous students progress from beginners to confident performers through consistent and focused instruction. Each session focuses on skill development, musical expression, and long-term growth tailored to the student’s goals.