Meet our Drums and Percussion Teachers
Reid Turner has extensive piano performance experience in classical, jazz, latin jazz, rock/alternative, accompaniment roles, and more. With a background of percussion performance and composing music for indie video game projects, Reid possesses a unique rhythmic improvisational style and creative flair. He graduated with degrees in Musical Arts and Economics from the University of South Dakota in 2013, then obtained his Juris Doctorate from the University of Iowa in 2018.
Curtis Boysen graduated from Northwestern University . He actively performs in local Jazz, Latin, Funk, and Rock Bands. He has also has experience touring.
He is passionate about establishing the academic foundation of drumming so students can excel. He sees his students having a great time learning and playing. He meets students where they are and adjusts his teaching style to fit their individual interests and desires. Curtis composes his own methods and materials for students for more individualized instruction.
Ethan Head is a drummer and percussionist with over a decade of experience. He studied Percussion Performance at Iowa State University, where he played bass drum with the Iowa State University Cyclone Football Varsity Marching Band, and performed with the Percussion Ensemble and Wind Ensemble, which toured Europe in spring 2023. Notable performances include Carnegie Hall with the Honors Performance Series (January 2023) and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in 2021 as part of the Macy’s Great American Marching Band Drumline.
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Currently, Ethan is studying Music Business with a minor in Music Production and Recording at Berklee School of Music Online. He also holds an Audio Arts certificate from Full Sail University. As an active musician, Ethan performs with Patrick the Gathering, Matthew Kane and the Band Greenbriar, and Hideaway Honey. Additionally, he operates Tundra Entertainment, a company specializing in artist management, social media, music marketing, production, and recording.
Jaden Patterson is a pianist, drummer, guitar player, singer, songwriter, and producer from Center Point, Iowa. He has several years of experience with multiple styles of music from classical and jazz to pop and musical theater. While studying music and music education at Wartburg College, Jaden worked with and learned from many world renowned musicians and composers, and traveled to Europe and performed music in six different countries.