Brian Menendez

Specialties

Brian Menendez offers drum, percussion and rhythm lessons to all levels of students at Jerry’s Guitars N More in the Stuart, FL area. A seasoned musician himself, he prides himself on his ability to teach the student how to learn for themselves while keeping lessons interesting and fun. Brian’s patient, positive, and reliable character make lessons with him both easy and effective for students of all ages. Please contact Brian today to book a lesson!

History

Established in 2000.

Brian has a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Performance with high honors from the prestigious University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he was the first drummer to receive the Peter Nero Jazz Award and is also on the National Deans List. He has been the recipient of numerous other scholarships and awards from former institutions. As an educator Brian has taught privately since 1998 and worked with all ages and skill levels from younger to older. He has been a guest clinician for students from middle school to high school in classroom settings and one on one.

Meet the Business Owner

Brian M.

Business Owner

34-​year-​old Drummer/​Percussionist Brian Menendez is fluent in a variety of settings from Jazz and Blues to Classical and Pop. He has shared the stage with artists including Béla Fleck and the Flecktones, Kenny Garrett, Bunky Green, Eddie Kirkland, Matt «Guitar» Murphy, the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Mulgrew Miller, and Maria Schneider.

Brian has an Associate in Arts degree from Indian River Community College in Fort Pierce, FL and a Bachelor of Music degree in Instrumental Performance with high honors from the prestigious University of the Arts in Philadelphia, PA, where he was the first drummer to receive the Peter Nero Jazz Award and is also on the National Deans List. He has been the recipient of numerous other scholarships and awards from former institutions.

As an educator Brian has taught privately since 1998 and worked with all ages and skill levels.