Marimba lessons in Boise
Boise Drum Studio offers specialized marimba lessons in Boise for students of all ages and experience levels.
marimba lessons at Boise Drum Studio
Study marimba with an experienced percussionist
Whether you’re just getting started or preparing advanced repertoire for auditions and performances, lessons are designed to build strong technique, musicality, and confidence at the instrument.
I've studies marimba with some of the leading names in the percussion field, including Philadelphia Orchestra percussionists Michael Bookspan, Chris Deviney and Angela Zator Nelson. Additional studies were undertaken with Mike Werner of the Seattle Symphony.
I also studied vibraphone with Philadelphia-based jazz artist Tony Miceli.
This background provides students with a direct connection to top-tier orchestral and solo marimba traditions, translated into clear, practical instruction.
What you'll learn in marimba lessons
Lessons focus on the core skills needed for marimba performance:
- Two-mallet technique
- Four-mallet technique (including Stevens and various cross-grips)
- Sound production and tone control
- Scales, arpeggios, and technical exercises
- Reading and interpreting marimba repertoire
- Independence and coordination
- Musical phrasing and expression
Lessons will offer you the opportunity to see how a comprehensive approach to technique applies to all the percussion instruments. Students also learn effective practice strategies to maximize progress between lessons.
Who these lessons are for
Marimba lessons are ideal for:
- Beginning students interested in keyboard percussion
- School band and orchestra students
- String and piano players looking for a crossover band instrument
- Percussionists preparing for auditions or competitions
- College-bound music students
- Adult learners exploring a new instrument
No prior marimba experience is required.
Marimba rentals are available
Access to an instrument is often the biggest barrier to getting started. Boise Drum Studio offers marimba rentals at a nominal cost for currently enrolled students, making it possible to practice at home without the cost of purchasing a full instrument.
This is especially valuable for:
- Students preparing for auditions
- Families exploring long-term commitment
- Players without access to a school instrument
Marimba lesson format
Lessons are available:
- In-person in Southeast Boise
- Online for remote students
Each lesson balances technical development, repertoire, and musicianship, tailored to the student’s level and goals.