I am a graduate of UW-Madison with a Bachelors degree in Music Performance: Percussion and have taught lessons for over 20 years with students of all ages and abilities.
I have extensive knowledge in snare drum, drumset, mallet instruments, ethnic percussion, electronic percussion, beat making, sampling, music theory, and sight-reading.
I work in music full-time at Musicnotes.com, have played drums for over 30 years, appeared on 30 albums, toured the US, performed internationally, proofed drum instruction books for Hal Leonard, and have opened for The Fray, Brother Ali, Hanson, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Ozric Tentacles,
Zion I, The Gufs, and the Gin Blossoms.
-"Craig is a fantastic instructor who is knowledgeable and wants to see his pupils succeed. Every lesson is invigorating and something new and exciting. I highly recommend for learning percussion."
-Steven C, student, Thumbtack review
-"Craig is incredibly patient and balanced music theory with my son's desire to "bang on the drums."
-Lynn E, parent of student, Thumbtack review
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Lessons would take place online via Zoom or in my home (in Black Earth)
and would be 30, 45, or 60 minutes in length.
Please contact me at craigwalkner@gmail.com or 414-202-8191 for bio, availability, and rates.