MEET THE MEMBERS OF OUR TEAM
Carlos Plaza. Program Director
I started playing drums in 1997, when I was nine. I was instantly hooked to the instrument, although my relationship with my drum teachers was hit or miss...
Pierre Luc LaLonde. Drum Instructor
Pierre is a music professional, drummer, producer and educator. He is known for his professionalism, attention to details and work ethic. He has studied with some of the best musicians and educators in the world and is looking to share his passion and skills with his students.
Louie Pereira Drum Instructor
Louie Pereira is a musician, composer, arranger, and educator from South Texas. He is a graduate of the School of Music at Texas State University, receiving his Bachelor’s in Music Education with Jazz Certification in 2016. In his time there, he was a member of the Wind Symphony, the Symphony Orchestra, the Jazz Ensemble, the Bobcat Marching Band, the Latin Ensemble Salsa Del Rio, and various other percussion ensembles and jazz combos.
Dan Durette
My dad was a trombone player in a Portuguese marching band growing up so I always had music in my home. I played drums in the Army National Guard’s band and after I got out I took some drum lessons and started playing drums again in different bands.