Conner Music

William Burger is a recent graduate of Carnegie Mellon University and has been playing drums since the age of 7. He brings both strong performance experience and creative energy to his teaching, having performed with cover bands at a variety of venues, including shows in New York City for record executives such as American Idol judge Randy Jackson.

 

William is experienced in multiple genres, including alternative rock, punk, funk, worship, and pop. During his time in college, he founded the cover band Whisper, which performed at numerous gigs for audiences of hundreds of people. The band can be found on Instagram at @whisper.pgh.

 

As an instructor, William is passionate about helping students build strong fundamentals, gain confidence behind the drum kit, and unlock their musical creativity regardless of age or experience level.

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SERVICES INCLUDE:

- Drum set and snare lessons for beginners and developing players

- Learning how to read rhythms and understand basic music notation

- Building solid technique, coordination, and timing

- Playing along with songs to develop groove and confidence

- Exploring popular styles such as rock, pop, and funk

- Creative exercises to help students find their own sound

- Support for students who want to play in bands or perform live