Jamie Andrews has over 30 years of drumming and musical teaching experience. From community level drumming workshops and performances, to corporate meetings and functions, to elementary, secondary, and special needs school programming, Jamie's flexible and spontaneous ability to relate to his audiences have given him a reputation of compassion and expertise.
Jamie's focus of interest is in West African Percussion, which he has been teaching to individuals and groups since 2004. Through the use of various West African instruments such as the jembe, dununs, and the bolon, Jamie fosters a deep respect for the traditions and musical heritage contained in this ancient tradition.
Jamie also imports and customizes drum orders and repairs for your much-loved drums. His careful attention to both the outer and the inner needs of each drum produces clearer, easier sounds and a beautifully finished drum that will last for many years to come. His meticulous nature and skill have earned him a renowned reputation for restoring life into broken drums as a practice that has been of particular focus for him.
Jamie's focus of interest is in West African Percussion, which he has been teaching to individuals and groups since 2004. Through the use of various West African instruments such as the jembe, dununs, and the bolon, Jamie fosters a deep respect for the traditions and musical heritage contained in this ancient tradition.
Jamie also imports and customizes drum orders and repairs for your much-loved drums. His careful attention to both the outer and the inner needs of each drum produces clearer, easier sounds and a beautifully finished drum that will last for many years to come. His meticulous nature and skill have earned him a renowned reputation for restoring life into broken drums as a practice that has been of particular focus for him.