Brendan W.

About Me

Brendan has always loved music from an early age. He began playing piano at the age of 5 and continued his education by adding percussion in middle school. Brendan's favorite thing about music is the communal aspect and his favorite thing about teaching music is sharing great information with other. When taking lessons with Brendan you can expect punctuality, attentiveness, and kindness. He looks forward to getting to know you as a student and learning about your specific goals, interests, and learning style. Book a lesson now and get connected right away!

Brendan W. has over 7 years of music experience in the Kansas City area.

Brendan W. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons, Keyboard and Piano Lessons, Orchestral Lessons .

Formal Education:

University of Georgia-Bachelor's in Music Performance New York University-Master's in Music Performance

Performing Experience:

BDEntertainment, Performer -New York, NY -October, 2024-January, 2025 Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival, Performer -New York, NY -March, 2024 Utopia Opera, Percussionist -New York, NY -November, 2023 -Production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s H.M.S. Pinafore The All-Star Orchestra, Extra Percussionist -Purchase, NY -August, 2023 -Orchestral music project created by Gerard Schwarz (Seattle Symphony)-filmed and recorded for PBS and Khan Academy Black Tie Cinematic Symphony, Timpanist -Kings Theater, Brooklyn, NY -July, 2023 -Directed by Leon Lacey with GRAMMY Award winners Yolanda Adams and Donald Lawrence The Little Mermaid Off-Broadway, Timpanist/Percussionist -New York, NY -February, 2023-April, 2023 A Christmas Carol Off-Broadway, Timpanist/Percussionist -New York, NY -December, 2022 ESPN Sunday NFL Countdown, Percussionist -New York, NY -October, 2021 -Percussion ensemble performance of Phil Collins “In the Air Tonight” recorded for a television segment

Experience Teaching:

City Strings & Piano, Piano Teacher -Kansas City, MO -January, 2025-Present -Teach weekly private lessons to local K-12 students Blue Springs South High School, Percussion Instructor -Blue Springs, MO -January, 2025-Present -Instruct students in the areas of classical and marching percussion BKSteppers, Teaching Artist -New York, NY -September, 2023-January, 2025 -Instruct K-12 students in the area of marching percussion The New York Pops, Teaching Artist -New York, NY -October, 2022-January, 2025 -Instruct K-12 students in the areas of classical percussion, percussion ensemble, and world percussion ArtsConnection, Teaching Artist & Accompanist -New York, NY -January, 2022-January, 2025 -Instruct K-12 students in the areas of steel pan, classical percussion, West African drumming, and serve as a piano accompanist New York University, Graduate Assistant & Adjunct Instructor -New York, NY -August, 2021-May, 2023 -Teach weekly private lessons to undergraduate students in the areas of classical percussion, solo percussion, and drum-set Walnut Grove High School, Percussion Instructor & Arranger -Loganville, GA -July, 2018-August, 2021 -Instruct students in the areas of classical percussion, marching percussion, and arrange each year’s exercises and show music

Drum, Keyboard and Piano & More Lessons in Kansas City, MO

In Kansas City, MO, Brendan W. provides expert Drum, Keyboard and Piano & More instruction, helping students build confidence and achieve their musical goals through customized lessons. Over the years, Brendan W. 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.

What You'll Learn:

Beginner to advanced Drum, Keyboard and Piano & More mastery
Creative expression and musical interpretation
Building consistency and performance ability

Start your Drum, Keyboard and Piano & More journey in Kansas City with Brendan W. and benefit from professional instruction tailored to your learning style.