Madison Drum
Aiden T.
Drums & Percussion
Offering in-person instruction
Aiden Trinkner is an experienced percussion teacher specializing in mallet percussion, drum set, and hand percussion. He holds a Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance and Music Industry from UW Oshkosh and a Master of Music in Percussion Performance from UW Madison. Aiden is the Principal Percussionist for the Sheboygan Symphony Orchestra and frequently performs with groups such as the Madison Symphony Orchestra, Rockford Symphony Orchestra, and Wisconsin Symphonic Winds. His showcase performance with the UW Oshkosh Percussion Ensemble at PASIC 2019 highlights his excellence in the field. With over a decade of experience playing in rock bands and studying classical percussion, Aiden offers lessons in rock, jazz, classical, pop, blues, and Latin styles. He works with students aged six and older, from beginners to advanced players, fostering growth and versatility in their musical journey.
Joshua V.
Drums
Offering in-person instruction
Joshua A. Velázquez is a versatile music teacher and performer with over 20 years of experience, offering beginner drum lessons alongside instruction in guitar (electric and acoustic), bass (electric), ukulele, and beginner piano. Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Popular Music Guitar Performance, he is an active musician with groups such as Latin Pride Orquesta, Son Del Atlántico, Angela Puerta Band, and Madison Drive. A MAMA-nominated Guitarist of the Year in 2024, Joshua is also a freelance musician and music producer. He teaches a broad range of styles, including pop, rock, Latin, jazz, reggae, funk, blues, R&B, worship, folk, and world music. Joshua works with students aged seven and older, from beginners to advanced players, fostering a love of music and encouraging creativity in his students.
Rob M.
Drums & Percussion
Offering in-person instruction
Rob Murphy received a bachelor’s degree from UW-Oshkosh in Music Business and Recording Technology. After interning at Omnisound Studios in Nashville Tennessee he relocated to Madison to begin teaching and continue performing. Throughout his career he has studied under Michael Kowleski, Dr. Allison Shaw (UW-Oshkosh), Dr. Marty Robinson (UW-Oshkosh) as well as Branden Morgan (Misery Signals). His influences and performance experience range from classical percussion, auxiliary percussion to drum set. In the past he has performed with The Jazz Orgy as well as The Traveling Suitcase. Currently, he can be heard performing with bands such as Bron Sage and Royal Station. Rob Murphy is committed to helping students of all ages and experience levels expand their skills and appreciation for music by cultivating a strong foundation of technique, literacy and music theory.
