DRAA HOBBS TEACHES: LESSONS, WORKSHOPS AND ENSEMBLES

WHAT TEACHING MEANS TO DRAA: In every lesson I teach, whether in person or via Zoom, I combine thorough, in depth information tailored to each individual's needs with advice and stories from personal experience ("what works” and “what doesn't"). 

Music is about communication - communication that does not take place through a recorded video or free YouTube "lesson."

I am confident that people will eventually realize that there's something missing when a student does not have personal interaction with an instructor.

My teachers inspired me. I hung out with them. I played with them. And most importantly, I learned from them - about everything. Several students who have 

I do my best to carry on with the tradition of mentoring students. Several students who came to me have gone on to become world-class musicians, including a young Erik Krasno of Soulive.

This YouTube video features the phenomenal Archer Parks at 17. Working with this young man over the years has been "one of the great joys" of my life.

- Draa Hobbs

In addition to teaching private lessons at home and online,

Draa Hobbs is on faculty/staff at the following institutions:

Draa teaches ensemble classes at the Vermont Jazz Center. The picture above is from his Guitar Ensemble ll class concert.