Drew Wesely is a multifaceted creative with a passion for music, audio engineering, photography, and filmmaking. With an extensive background in jazz, classical, rock, blues, reggae, R&B, hip-hop, electronic music, and improvised music, Drew received their Bachelors of Music in Jazz and Improvisational Music from the University of Nevada Reno and gained further mastery with a Masters of Music in Contemporary Improvisation from New England Conservatory.
As an educator with over 12 years of experience in private studio, Drew teaches guitar, piano, songwriting, production, and composition with an intuitive learning approach that emphasizes ear training and music theory. Their unique background allows them to create a specialized curriculum that caters to individual student goals, needs, experience level, and learning style. Drew has also given workshops at the middle school, high school, and college level, collaborating with prestigious institutions such as the Boston Philharmonic, The New School, Arts for Arts, and University of Nevada, Reno.
As a producer, photographer, and filmmaker, Drew partners with clients to achieve a bespoke aesthetic that meets the needs and goals of each project. With a belief in artistic partnership and collaboration, Drew values open communication throughout the process to ensure the final result is captivating, rewarding, and engaging.
Overall, Drew's passion for music and dedication to education stems from a belief in the deeply transformative power of music on personal growth and brain development. They approach each project and student as a unique individual, creating a customized experience that supports and propels them towards their best selves.
Musical style:
Classical, Pop, Jazz, I can make recommendations
Service location:
Remotely
Service Reviews
4.5
36 reviews
Service as described
4.5
Communication
4.4
Punctuality
4.7
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Kayla M.
Drew Wesley is an exceptional musician and piano player, proficient in guitar and various other instruments. His teaching style is tailored to each individual student's needs. After trying several instructors and approaches over many years, Drew was the only one who could pinpoint where I lacked proficiency on the piano and helped me overcome those shortcomings. His expertise in teaching jazz piano is outstanding, complemented by his patience and pleasant demeanor. As an intermediate student under his tutelage, I've made significant progress. Even my 9-year-old grandson is thriving under his guidance. Drew Wesley is a top-level instructor, highly recommended for students of any age and skill level.
February 5, 2023
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William T.
Drew's expertise, compassion, and composure are commendable. They approached me with empathy and inquisitiveness, keenly interested in my individual guitar aspirations. Drew imparted a wealth of valuable technical knowledge and provided numerous helpful exercises.
February 2, 2023
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Samantha T.
Drew is an exceptional instructor who possesses vast knowledge in music. During one of our sessions, I came in wanting to learn a particular song and in just five minutes, Drew had already mastered it and was eager to teach me how to play it. He's incredibly affable and approachable, making the experience of playing music with him for the first time completely stress-free.
January 19, 2023
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Nicholas R.
After my initial guitar lesson with Drew, I was highly impressed by his mastery of the instrument and his ability to effectively convey his musical knowledge. As a result, I am eagerly anticipating my future lessons in Jazz guitar with him.
December 11, 2022
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Daniel S.
Drew and I had a fantastic first session together. He put a lot of thought into my various guitar-related aspirations and identified an excellent starting point for us. He was attentive as I posed questions and recognized additional aspects that we can address. Drew is not only a skilled musician in improvisation, but he is also an exceptional instructor. His method of teaching is not centered around strict lesson plans, but rather a more flexible framework that enables us to explore a plethora of concepts while staying concentrated on my primary objectives. I am excited to continue collaborating with Drew.
