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BACKBEAT PERCUSSION STAFF

Professional and Highly Qualified

Friendly teachers who are eager to help you grow

Meet Our Instructors

Paul Peterson

Percussion Teacher

  • Percussion degrees from Wichita State University (BM) and Arizona State University (MM)
  • Paul has studied privately with some of the most renowned percussionists in the world
  • 20+ years of teaching experience
  • Happily married & father of three
  • It is Paul's goal that every student form a life-long love of and curiosity about music, and that each would attain the highest level of achievement possible for them.
  • Favorite Food: carnitas

Tiffany Peterson

Biddy Beats Instructor

  • Bachelor of Music Education from Wichita State University, Matser of Arts in Teaching from Friends University
  • Level 3 Kodály Certified
  • Distinguished Classroom Teacher Award winner, 2020
  • Mother to three beautiful children
  • Tiffany's goal is that her students grow to become life-long music lovers!
  • Favorite Food: mashed potatoes and gravy

Cooper Koestel

Percussion Teacher

  • Bachelor of Education from McPherson College
  • Cooper has studied privately with many high-level percussion teachers, including those from Backbeat Percussion Studios!
  • Cooper gigs professionally with civic and regional performing ensembles
  • Cooper is a huge Dream Theater fan
  • Cooper's goal is to help create lifelong musicians
  • Favorite Food: pizza

Taylor Bradley

Biddy Beats Instructor

  • Bachelor's of Music Education from Wichita State University
  • Kodaly Level 1, 2, and 3 OAKE Certification
  • Currently teaching PreK-5 general music for USD 490 El Dorado Public Schools
  • Taylor has strong opinions about the Eras tour setlist
  • Taylor’s goal is to foster personal growth, compassion, knowledge, and life-long skills through musical learning!
  • Favorite Food: homemade mac & cheese

Spencer Weaver

Percussion Teacher

  • Bachelor of Music Education and Percussion Performance from Wichita State University
  • Kodaly Level 1, 2, and 3 OAKE Certification
  • Currently teaching K-5 general music for USD 259 Wichita Public Schools/Drumline Instructor for El Dorado's Circle High School
  • Spencer is happily married
  • Spencer's goal is to provide a joyful space for his students to grow and learn about music through a percussive lens.
  • Favorite food: sushi