Erik - Percussion instructor - New York
1st lesson free
Erik - Percussion instructor - New York

Erik's profile, diploma and contact details have been verified by our experts

Erik

  • Rate TSh 78,825
  • Response 9h
  • Students

    Number of students Erik has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

    31

    Number of students Erik has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

Erik - Percussion instructor - New York
  • 4.7 (3 reviews)

TSh 78,825/hr

1st lesson free

Contact

1st lesson free

1st lesson free

  • Percussion
  • Djembe
  • Handpan
  • Hang

Online lessons: Handpan, Frame Drum, Darbuka, Djembe, Cajon, Jew's Harp — Beginner to Pro

  • Percussion
  • Djembe
  • Handpan
  • Hang

Lesson location

Recommended

Erik is a respected member of our tutor community. He is highly recommended for his commitment and the quality of his lessons. An excellent choice to progress with confidence.

About Erik

Hi! My name is Erik Markovskii — multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and educator with more than 18 years of international performance and teaching experience. Online lessons worldwide — communication via Superprof messaging or WhatsApp/Telegram.
I teach:
🪘 Handpan (hang drum), Rav Vast, glucophone
🪘 Frame drums — daf, riq, tar, bendir
🪘 Darbuka, djembe, cajón
🪘 Jaw harp (vargan) and Caucasian nagara
I studied with leading world masters of percussion, including Zohar Fresco (Israel), Misirli Ahmet (Turkey), David Kuckhermann (Germany/France), Okay Temiz (Turkey), Berkant Çakıcı (Turkey), Khayrullo Dadoboev (Tajikistan), and Rovshan Jabbar (Azerbaijan). Their mentorship shaped my multicultural and integrative approach to rhythm and sound.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Education from Kazan Federal University, and completed advanced professional training in Active Music Therapy. This background helps me adapt my teaching to each student's mindset — building rhythm, focus, and creative confidence without stress.
As a composer, my music has been nominated for The Golden Mask — Russia's highest national theatre award — in the Best Composer category. I have performed at major international festivals (Context. Diana Vishneva, Open Look, KazanForum) and on national Indian television.
Hi! My name is Erik Markovskii — multi-instrumentalist, percussionist, and educator with more than 18 years of international performance and teaching experience. Online lessons worldwide — communication via Superprof messaging or WhatsApp/Telegram.
I teach:
🪘 Handpan (hang drum), Rav Vast, glucophone
🪘 Frame drums — daf, riq, tar, bendir
🪘 Darbuka, djembe, cajón
🪘 Jaw harp (vargan) and Caucasian nagara
I studied with leading world masters of percussion, including Zohar Fresco (Israel), Misirli Ahmet (Turkey), David Kuckhermann (Germany/France), Okay Temiz (Turkey), Berkant Çakıcı (Turkey), Khayrullo Dadoboev (Tajikistan), and Rovshan Jabbar (Azerbaijan). Their mentorship shaped my multicultural and integrative approach to rhythm and sound.
I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and Education from Kazan Federal University, and completed advanced professional training in Active Music Therapy. This background helps me adapt my teaching to each student's mindset — building rhythm, focus, and creative confidence without stress.
As a composer, my music has been nominated for The Golden Mask — Russia's highest national theatre award — in the Best Composer category. I have performed at major international festivals (Context. Diana Vishneva, Open Look, KazanForum) and on national Indian television.

See more

About the lesson

  • All Levels
  • English

All languages in which the lesson is available :

English

Who these lessons are for:

Beginners — learn the fundamentals of rhythm, hand technique, and proper sound production. Start playing real grooves from your very first lesson, even from zero.
Intermediate players — explore complex rhythms, ornaments, and phrasing from world rhythmic traditions; develop dynamic variations and improvisation.
Advanced and professional musicians — refine technique, work with polyrhythms, odd meters, and hybrid styles, and shape your own artistic voice.
Music enthusiasts — ideal if you want to play for joy, join jam sessions, or add a new instrument to your creative world.

What you will learn:

Authentic playing techniques from Persian, Indian, Arabic, African, Turkish, and Latin American percussion schools
Rhythmic patterns used in modern styles: pop, rock, funk, jazz, and world fusion
Improvisation as the core skill — freedom and confidence in performance, no fear of mistakes
Conceptual thinking — how to use rhythm in dance, theatre, and interdisciplinary projects

Format:

Individual online lessons (Zoom / Google Meet) — available anywhere in the world
Personalized program tailored to your goals and instrument
Ongoing support between lessons: send me your practice recordings and receive detailed feedback
Help choosing and buying your first instrument from trusted makers (often with discounts for my students)

Beyond technique:

My main focus as a teacher is to help students develop improvisation, awareness, and creative flow. This skill not only brings confidence and expressiveness to your drumming, but also opens a much deeper understanding of music — one that stays with you for life and transfers to any other instrument.

First lesson — a short consultation: I'll help you figure out which instrument suits you best, recommend a starting setup, and answer all your questions.
Write me a message — looking forward to playing together!

See more

Rates

Rate

  • TSh 78,825

Pack prices

  • 5h: TSh 394,125
  • 10h: TSh 788,249

online

  • TSh78,825/h

free lessons

The first free lesson with Erik will allow you to get to know each other and clearly specify your needs for your next lessons.

  • 15mins

Erik's Video

Similar Percussion teachers in New York

  • Valentina

    Roma, Italy & Online

    5 (66 reviews)
    • TSh 60,546/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Jose

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (20 reviews)
    • TSh 140,734/hr
  • Zak

    Los Angeles, United States & Online

    5 (19 reviews)
    • TSh 262,750/hr
  • Patrick

    New York, United States & Online

    5 (19 reviews)
    • TSh 197,062/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Japhy

    West Runton, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (49 reviews)
    • TSh 123,142/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Jose Rico

    , United Kingdom & Online

    5 (16 reviews)
    • TSh 140,734/hr
  • Durgesh

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (33 reviews)
    • TSh 123,142/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Rob

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (13 reviews)
    • TSh 200,546/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Giovanni

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (12 reviews)
    • TSh 140,734/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Bruno Tessele

    San Pablo, United States & Online

    5 (13 reviews)
    • TSh 223,337/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Mikołaj

    Wrocław, Poland & Online

    5 (19 reviews)
    • TSh 107,024/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Sayak

    Kolkata, India & Online

    5 (29 reviews)
    • TSh 16,531/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Sayantan

    Kolkata, India & Online

    4.9 (51 reviews)
    • TSh 17,908/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Shrikant

    Mumbai, India & Online

    5 (28 reviews)
    • TSh 16,503/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Tanay

    Bengaluru, India & Online

    5 (24 reviews)
    • TSh 27,523/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Elliott

    Reservoir, Australia & Online

    5 (32 reviews)
    • TSh 148,233/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Serban

    London, United Kingdom & Online

    5 (39 reviews)
    • TSh 193,509/hr
  • Demian

    Los Angeles, United States & Online

    5 (19 reviews)
    • TSh 262,750/hr
    • 1st lesson free
  • Tommy

    Leeds, United Kingdom & Online

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    • TSh 105,551/hr
  • Luka

    The Gap, Australia & Online

    5 (28 reviews)
    • TSh 129,704/hr
  • See Percussion tutors