Drums Lessons
in St Cloud, FL

Abimael Garcia

13+ years professional performance experience

Mon · Tue · Thu · Fri · Sat

A highly versatile bassist, performer, and audio professional with over 13 years of live performance, studio work, and music production experience. Proficient across funk, pop, rock, metal, and contemporary styles, Abimael's technical skill set includes slap, fingerstyle, picking, and tapping. He holds an A.S. in Sound Production from Valencia College, is Pro Tools certified, and has worked as a live audio engineer in Orlando — managing rehearsals, soundchecks, and in-ear monitor mixes at a professional level. Influenced by Marcus Miller, Joe Dart, Les Claypool, and Thundercat, his mission is to help students not just learn music, but truly feel it and perform it with confidence.

Alejandro Bouchard

B.M. Music Education · M.A. Ministry Arts

Mon · Tue

A master pianist, educator, and multi-instrumentalist with decades of experience teaching students from young beginners to advanced adult musicians. Alejandro holds a Bachelor of Music in Music Education, a Bachelor's in Education, and a Master's degree in Ministry Arts — all backed by a specialization in Educational Technology. He served as Music Teacher and Academic Director at Instituto Canzion in Buenos Aires, and now brings that expertise directly to TWOM. His rare combination of musical mastery and teaching experience makes him one of the most uniquely impactful members of our team.

Arol Pantoja

Guitar performance degree

Fri

Originally from Colombia and now based in the U.S., Arol is a dynamic musician, performer, and educator whose work blends deep Latin roots with modern musical versatility. He holds a degree in guitar and has built extensive performance experience — including cumbia projects like "Arol y La Sultana" — bringing vibrant Latin rhythms and cultural authenticity to his teaching. Energetic, patient, and highly adaptable, Arol meets each student where they are and focuses on building strong fundamentals, musical confidence, and a genuine love for music that lasts a lifetime.

Benjamin Hoffman

Multi-instrumentalist: piano, drums & violin

Wed · Thu · Sat

Currently pursuing advanced studies in music at the collegiate level, Benjamin brings both formal training and a fresh, contemporary perspective to every lesson. A multi-instrumentalist spanning piano, drums, and violin, he balances technique, musicality, and creativity — guiding students from beginner fundamentals all the way to advanced repertoire with clarity and patience. His ongoing college-level training keeps him actively immersed in classical and contemporary approaches, while his encouraging teaching style builds genuine confidence and a lasting passion for music.

Brandon McRae

B.M. FSU — Choral Music & Jazz Piano

Mon · Tue · Wed · Fri

Originally from Sarasota, Florida, Brandon holds a Bachelor of Music Education in Choral Music and Jazz Piano from Florida State University. Since November 2016 he has served as Choral Director at Harmony High School in St. Cloud, and previously at Liberty High School. He was nominated Teacher of the Year in Osceola County Arts in both 2014 and 2015, and is an active worship leader and keyboardist at his church.

Charlie Ortiz

28+ years of experience

Sat

Born into a family of musicians in Colombia, Charlie's love for music ignited at age eight. He earned a degree in Music Production and has spent 28+ years producing artists and teaching students. Charlie teaches across all three campuses and lives by his motto: "This is the best time of the week."

Daniel Hernandez

2× Latin Grammy nominations

Flexible / Substitute

Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Daniel refined his craft at The Collective School of Music in New York City before earning a Bachelor's degree in Music from Full Sail University. For over 13 years he served as bass player and musical director for Christian artist Christine D'Clario — a role that earned him two Latin Grammy nominations. He teaches with a philosophy of "progression over perfection."

Gabriel Fuenmayor

Official Bosphorus Cymbals artist

Wed · Thu · Fri · Sat

Gabriel's love for music began at 14 when he received his first drum set. An internationally recognized performer and session musician, he is the official artist for Bosphorus Cymbals and is also supported by Joyful Noise Drum Company and Canopus Drums. At The World of Music School he has organized multiple editions of his "Drum Students Concert presented by Gabriel Fuenmayor" — a tradition he has carried throughout his career, and one that has become one of our most anticipated annual events.

Jonathan Gant

All 6 instruments at All Levels

Mon · Tue · Thu

A versatile musician, producer, and educator with a strong background in performance, music production, and live sound. Jonathan has written, recorded, mixed, and mastered music for a wide range of clients — collaborating with notable artists and delivering productions to modern industry standards. He has fronted bands, led worship teams, and previously taught at School of Rock, guiding students in instrument proficiency, theory, and stagecraft. At TWOM he teaches all six instruments at all levels, brings hands-on production expertise across Logic Pro, Pro Tools, and Ableton Live, and excels as a band coach — helping students develop real timing, communication, and stage presence.

Jose Sierra

El Sistema trained

Tue · Wed · Thu

Jose's musical journey began unconventionally — through Guitar Hero — which sparked a real passion for bass guitar and drums. He trained with El Sistema, Venezuela's world-famous conservatory network, and later studied jazz guitar at UNEARTE. Fluent in three languages, he makes every lesson fun and engaging, using songs students actually love.

Luis Guerrero

Disney Springs performer

Flexible / Substitute

Luis graduated with a degree in Guitar Performance from Mexico and has built extensive stage experience, including regular performances at Disney Springs and an appearance on a Disney+ production. A skilled Flamenco guitarist and versatile educator, Luis covers all three campuses — bringing his performance energy to students at every location.

Olenis Medina Ramirez

Music producer & composer

Tue · Wed · Thu

Born into a deeply musical Cuban family — and son of our own instructor Olenys Medina — Olenis grew up immersed in music from day one. As a music producer and composer, he has worked across a wide range of styles and genres, bringing that creative versatility into every lesson. He emphasizes enjoying every step of the musical journey and celebrating each milestone along the way.

Olenys Medina

25+ years professional experience

Mon · Tue · Wed · Thu · Fri

With over 25 years of professional experience, Olenys was born into a musical family in Cuba and began his piano journey at a young age — a passion he has since passed down to his son, fellow TWOM instructor Olenis Medina Ramirez. Specializing in piano, salsa, gospel, and drums, he brings a caring and tailored teaching approach, finding the best path for each individual student.