KELLY WHITE

Topeka Drum Instructor

Instrument(s) and Levels Taught

• Kelly teaches snare drum and drumset to students of all ages and abilities, from beginners to advanced. 

Education History

• Kelly has a Bachelor's degree from Washburn University with majors in Music, Spanish, and Elementary Education. He has studied privately with Matthew Wilson, M. Todd Strait, and Dr. Tom Morgan.

Teaching History

• Kelly has taught drum lessons on and off since the late 1980s and has been a member of the Supersonic family since 2016.

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Performance History and Influences

• Kelly is proficient in many genres and prides himself on his ability to cover just about any style and situation. He has performed extensively across the region and has toured Europe, Alaska, and the Caribbean with Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines from 1997-1999. Kelly currently plays with local bands Maria the Mexican, Play Dead, EZ Pieces, and The Yards and was a long-time member of the Topeka Jazz Workshop Band. Drummers on his "most influential" list include Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Elvin Jones, John Bonham, and Zigaboo Modeliste.

Other Thoughts, Hobbies, Etc.

• When not teaching, performing, or managing online sales for Supersonic Music, Kelly enjoys outdoor projects on his farm near Holton, Kansas, traveling, and spending time with his wife and two sons.

Contact Information

• Kelly can be contacted through Supersonic Music.