Claudia Gusman
she/her
percussion
Claudia Gusman grew up in McLean and Falls Church, VA. Starting off as a choir kid and then pursuing percussion 8th grade onward, she always found her sense of belonging in music—and now in teaching music. Her journey in college began in a different undergrad major. She took lessons with Ben Tufts during 2021-22 in the process of changing her major to a BM in Music Education. Claudia is in her third year of obtaining her degree at George Mason University. She is currently the principal percussionist of the Symphonic Band, a percussionist in the Wind Symphony, and works as a music librarian for the School of Music. Honoring her choral origins, she is also the co-music director of Noteworthy, an a cappella group on campus. In connection to Vanguard, Claudia has just finished the first ever season directing the Vanguard Winter Percussion Ensemble. Projected to graduate in Spring 2026, she intends to teach and connect with students of all ages and is open to obtaining all kinds of experiences, whether that be in elementary general music, choir, middle school band, high school band, and/or percussion ensemble directing.
PERCUSSION LESSON FAQs
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The recommended practice time varies depending on age and goals. Our private drum / percussion teachers will provide personalized guidance.
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30 minute lessons—$45.00/lesson
45 minute lessons—$67.50/lesson
60 minute lessons—$90.00/lesson
We keep a card on file and bill your account on the 1st of the month, for all of the lessons in that month.
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We do all of our private percussion lessons in our studio located in Chantilly, VA. Our state-of-the-art facility provides a dedicated learning environment designed to foster a strong sense of community, access to top-tier equipment, and a focused learning atmosphere.
Locations Served
Our studio is conveniently based in Chantilly, VA
We offer private percussion lessons for students all across Northern Virginia.
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