T.R. McKotch is a professional musician, recording artist, music educator and holistic health and wellness facilitator. He currently teaches drums and percussion at Jamestown Community College, as well as teaches students from around the globe remotely.
T.R. has been teaching drums and percussion instruments since 1990. Lessons are designed with each individual student in mind to fit their interests and needs. Lesson topics include reading, theory, technique and time/feel. Students will also play along to songs from various genres.
T.R. has been teaching drums & percussion at Jamestown Community College since 2005.
Online lesson plans are also available worldwide.
McKotch has released an educational hand drum play along CD titled T.R. McKotch Hand Drum Instructional Vol. 1 presenting several world rhythms at a moderate tempo, making it east for beginners to play along.
His mission is to spread the joy and knowledge of drums and percussion to students of all ages.
He currently tours and plays percussion for the reggae band Qwister, Denali & T.R. Acoustic Duo and tours the region facilitating his educational hand drum workshops.
T.R. is a proud endorser of Omete Cymbals as a player and educator.