Kristen Dri.

About Me

Sofia’s music career began in Boston, where she was exposed to exceptional musicians and artists at the Berklee College of Music. She has played with numerous music groups in the last nine years. At the Berklee, Sofia was fortunate to be placed in an ensemble taught by Esperanza Spalding, who saw her work ethic and told the class that Sofia would be famous one day. The Grammy award-winning artist is currently her biggest role model. Sofia’s aim is to create heartfelt music and achieve success with integrity. She doesn't care about being famous, just about making a living with music. She was also fortunate to experience the Tuesday funk nights at Wally’s Jazz Café in Boston. The house band’s members have played professionally with Brian McKnight, Beyoncé and Chaka Khan amongst others. She sat in with the band, learned through experience and advanced her musicianship. She was also taught by Jackie Santos (Tavares, Chuck Berry), Rod Morgenstein (Dixie Dregs), Tony "Thunder" Smith (Lou Reed), Kim Plainfield (Pointer Sisters, Tania Maria), and Kenwood Dennard (Prince, Miles Davis). She is especially grateful for having the honor to work professionally with HuDost, Regi Wooten (brother of bass virtuoso, Victor Wooten), Paul Brown (producer, music director and keyboardist for Ann Peebles and Bobby Rush, played with Al Green and the Bar Kays) Bobby Rush, Latimore, Toni Green, David Hudson, Charlie Woods, Falisia Janaye, Woody Pines, Eldon Huff, Andy Gibson (wrote number one hit, "Don't You Wanna Stay", Ella Mae Bowen (featured on the Footloose 2011 soundtrack), Al Holbrook Band, CoJo & The Konnectts, Guns of Navarone, Ryan Beke, Andre Vasconcelos, RB Stone, Dan Hagen and Minnie Murphy. "There isn’t enough time in the world to do full justice to the qualities of every member of H&S, but it would be wrong not to spotlight the unit’s brilliant drummer Sofia Goodman, whose drive and precision across 5-6 hours behind her kit each night put her in a class with any of the world’s great soul drummers, from Al Jackson Jr, Howard Grimes and Roger Hawkins to Benny Benjamin, James Gadson and beyond." -Tony Rounce, Ace Records Her own music project is entitled Orbital Nebula and Sofia plans to release an EP this year. By Cailey

Kristen Dri. has over 8 years of music experience in the Spring Hill area.

Kristen Dri. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Formal Education:

Berklee College of Music September 2006-May 2011 Boston, MA Bachelor of Music in Performance, Drum Set RELATED COURSEWORK Private Drum Set Instruction, Classical Drumming, Jazz improvisation, Country Drumming, Afro-Cuban Styles for Drum Set, Harmony I, II, III & IV, Music History I & II, Counterpoint I & II, Arranging I & II, Traditional Counterpoint I, Music Tech I & II, Ear Training I, II, III & IV, R&B Ensemble, Level IV Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Small Group, Sight Reading I, Music Business I, Music Therapy I, 20th Century Drum History, Traditional Harmony I & II,

Performing Experience:

Musika, Drum lessons -teaching private lessons to drum students The Fragile Apples, Drummer, Background Vocals, -Original Blues rock -single featured on “Dog the Bounty Hunter” Association Of Believers In Christ, Percussion, Background Vocals, -church on Sundays HuDost, Drummer, Background Vocals, -Nationally toured -Performed at Bonnaroo -Middle Eastern Rock Fusion, Folk -Currently recording Heart & Soul Band, Drummer -Played at the 2013 Porretta Soul Festival in Italy -Played to a 2,000 member audience -Played over 70 songs and 4 hours each night backing artists such as Toni Greene, David Hudson, Bobby Rush, Sax Gordon, Falisia Janaye, Latimore, and Charlie Wood The Great Barrier Reefs Ocassional Sub Drummer -Toured central United States -Jazz/funk Eldon Huff, Drummer, Background Vocals -Currently recording album -Toured central United States -Southern/Classic Rock, Blues, Country CoJo & The Konnects, Drummer -Neo Soul, R&B Michael Ryan Vance, Occasional Sub Drummer -Blues Dan Hagen, Occasional Sub Drummer -Jazz Minnie Murphy, Occasional Sub Drummer -Blues, Pop, Rock Woody Pines, Occasional Drummer -Toured Central United States -Country/Western swing Sheagles, Drummer -Female Eagles Cover Band -Toured and played for audiences over 2,000 Broad Band, Occasional Sub Drummer -Female Country Band -Toured and played for audiences over 1,000 Red Measure, Drummer -Toured Central United States -Rock/Grunge Ella Mae Bowen, Percussionist -Country Colleen Orrender, Percussionist -R&B, Pop -Session work Nine Volt Audio, Drummer -Session work for programmed drum loops RB Stone, Drummer -Blues Rock -Toured and played for audiences over 2,000 Rose Reburn, Occasional Sub Drummer -played with Regi Wooten Andy Gibson, Occasional Sub Drummer -Radio broadcast in Omaha -Country (Andy wrote the number one hit “Stay” performed by Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson) Guns of Navarone Drummer -Reggae/Ska Band -Toured and played for audiences over 1,000 -Session work The Coalition, Drummer -Rock/Pop/Funk Cover Band -Played over 100 shows -Session work Silentypes, Drummer, Background Vocals -Toured New England -Session work -Played over 100 shows Park Street Church, Drummer -Church Band -Played for huge audiences Captain Wolf, Drummer -Rock/Pop Ryan Beke, Drummer -Funk/Blues Franzy Drummer -Rock

Experience Teaching:

I began teaching my Freshman year at Berklee in 2006.

Drum Lessons in Spring Hill, TN Lessons in Spring Hill, TN

Kristen Dri. is a highly experienced Drum Lessons in Spring Hill, TN instructor based in Spring Hill, TN, offering personalized lessons designed to meet the needs of students at every skill level. With extensive teaching experience, Kristen Dri. has successfully guided students of all ages in developing strong musical foundations and advanced skills. Kristen Dri. specializes in developing proper technique, improving musical understanding, and helping students progress through structured lesson plans.

What You'll Learn:

Fundamental to advanced Drum Lessons in Spring Hill, TN techniques
Chord progressions, scales, and music theory
Song development and performance skills

If you're looking for high-quality Drum Lessons in Spring Hill, TN lessons in Spring Hill, Kristen Dri. offers flexible scheduling options, including both in-person and online sessions.