Chuck Parker | Drums Lessons | San Pedro CA

​Chuck is a native of West Palm Beach, FL, and began playing the drums at age 14.  In his formative years, he took lessons with local jazz drummer and renowned teacher, Frank Higgins.  As an adult, he attended Palm Beach Community College as a music major from 1988-1989 and studied with Berklee graduate Ronnie Ciago. In addition, he has taken master classes with Chad Wackerman, Dave Weckl and Zoro. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2006, he has studied with Greg Bissonette, Nate Morton and Dave Elitch.  
Chuck has played a wide range of musical styles with various bands and has a passion for education on the drum set, helping all ages and levels of drummers. He has taught both privately and for 4 years (2002-2006) at C-Sharp Music Center in Wellington, FL, with great success. He is also a freelance writer, having published many interviews and features for Modern Drummer, DRUM!, Rhythm Magazine and Guitar Center.
Chuck’s goals are to keep growing as a musician and to continue to instruct players. He receives much gratification from teaching and enjoys watching other drummers grow in their knowledge of the instrument.