Since 1997 PianoDrumsGuitar.com music education studio has touched over 790 lives with music education.
Our gigging instructors (playing live on stages) and Student instructors (qualifying students given an opportunity to spread their teaching wings by taking on beginners who want to learn music) work to bring music education to families and students in various locations. We provide online courses and training too.
***If you 'just want to play an instrument' we can help. Most people encounter a struggle with Rhythm and pitch. We tackle these two pillars of music head on with those willing to accept the challenge in our program called TheNewMusicians. Take a deep dive with us into the empowering understanding of music theory and it's real and practical applications to our core well-being as humans.
Our gigging instructors (playing live on stages) and Student instructors (qualifying students given an opportunity to spread their teaching wings by taking on beginners who want to learn music) work to bring music education to families and students in various locations. We provide online courses and training too.
***If you 'just want to play an instrument' we can help. Most people encounter a struggle with Rhythm and pitch. We tackle these two pillars of music head on with those willing to accept the challenge in our program called TheNewMusicians. Take a deep dive with us into the empowering understanding of music theory and it's real and practical applications to our core well-being as humans.
vision
Helping people feel confident in their ability to appreciate, understand and play music.
mission
Serving effective music education programs to local communities and social groups.
Purpose
- To offer music education to low-income and special needs families, qualified students, and communities who may not otherwise have an opportunity to develop their music gift in a nurturing and accountable environment.
- To locate talented students who demonstrate potential in music and help each student succeed in personal music development by walking with them through instruction, mentoring, and coaching.
- To give qualified underemployed musicians an opportunity to grow in their experience by offering teaching and instruction opportunities.
- To boost the morale and confidence of aspiring music instructors who are looking to make a positive impact through music mentoring and coaching.
- To afford students and instructors the satisfaction and personal reward of developing a basic, yet solid foundation for any career in Music Education or the Music Performance Industry.
- To provide life changing memorable individual/group lessons, classes, workshops, seminars, recitals, programs and events that support growth in the arts and its impact on a community.
- To create positive arts educational change within local communities by providing a uniquely qualified music education program.
- To pursue positive and healthy relationships with other local music studios, instructors, and music instrument retail businesses.
- To establish cutting edge music schools and education centers in developing nations.
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History
PianoDrumsGuitar had its official start in 2007 with the purchase of the domain name.
"My name is Jay Sandifer. I like teaching. When I was younger, I thought about being a fireman or a policeman, but never a teacher. As I grew I imagined being a musician, but started making plans to become an architect by attending The Savannah College of Art & Design. The thought never crossed my mind that I would become a teacher. Honestly, I never imagined becoming a teacher until I was 26 years old.
In 1997 I was 26 years old and single. At that time, I moved from Savannah GA to Stevens Point, WI. I was offered a part-time position teaching art and music classes at Stevens Point Christian Academy. I also began teaching piano, drum, and guitar lessons on the side to supplement my income. I discovered that teaching was very fulfilling for me. I also discovered that it was rewarding to make extra money doing something I really loved!
I read the book Driven by Eternity by John Bevere. After reading this book, I realized I had a responsibility in life ...something I would need to give an account for. Personal passion and vision came into a much clearer view.
In 2006, after a few years of full-time ministry, I decided to get 'out of the boat' and start 'walking on the water'.
With the help of my wife Sherry, I started getting the word out about music lessons and began adding students to individual and group lessons and programs. I also started offering spirit-led ministry times in assisted living and nursing homes.
Prompted by a dream that others were most impacted by my teaching and instruction, I built a home studio that included digital piano and keyboard, electric and acoustic guitars, amps, a drum kit, and several percussion and hand drums. I even added some basic recording software. I also began traveling to the homes of students in order to help offer convenience to busy parents.
In 2011, I incorporated PianoDrumsGuitar by including it as one of the educational programs of The Worship Arts Involvement, a 501C3 nonprofit organization that I founded on a dream to teach, mentor, and lead other worshippers in the area of fine arts and ministry. I began to establish a music mentoring program at this time as well as a scholarship fund for parents needing assistance in the area of music education, including private and group lessons.
During this time the PDG studio hosted several original faith-based and culturally relevant themed productions featuring the teachers, instructors, and students of PDG. These productions were a fabulous way to bring awareness of social injustices into the community. These productions consisted of original and modified arrangements of scripts, monologues, dialogues, dramatizations, and original music compositions. This series of mini productions were a glorified recital of sorts. They were widely appreciated by both students, parents, and the community.
At the same time as my student base grew, my wife started her own business in 2011. She asked for my help. I asked some of my musician friends if they would be willing to help me teach so I could devote time to helping my wife with her business for the next 5 years. The nonprofit music education vision took a back seat as we pursued a better lifestyle thru building wealth.
In 2015, I moved my family to Central FL. I took about a more than three-year break from teaching music lessons. Eventually, the studio dwindled to less than 10 students. The 501c3 became inactive.
I left my Wisconsin students in the hands of a few instructors who were willing to support the unique vision of PDG. I am grateful for them and continue to provide instruction and music lesson opportunities for them as best fit their schedule.
In the summer of 2017, while living in Winter Park, FL, I began looking for music students once again. I found a few new students and the spark to teach music was rekindled.
In Spring of 2017, I accepted a part-time position as a contemporary music minister at Saint Barnabas, a historic Episcopal Church in DeLand. While in DeLand, I continued my search for music students in DeLand. I continue to teach music in DeLand.
Towards the end of 2017, I relocated my family to Ormond Beach, FL. Today, I continue my search for music students by providing lessons in the Daytona, Ormond, and Volusia County.
In November of 2021, The Worship Arts Involvement, INC was reactive in Florida."
-Jay Sandifer
"My name is Jay Sandifer. I like teaching. When I was younger, I thought about being a fireman or a policeman, but never a teacher. As I grew I imagined being a musician, but started making plans to become an architect by attending The Savannah College of Art & Design. The thought never crossed my mind that I would become a teacher. Honestly, I never imagined becoming a teacher until I was 26 years old.
In 1997 I was 26 years old and single. At that time, I moved from Savannah GA to Stevens Point, WI. I was offered a part-time position teaching art and music classes at Stevens Point Christian Academy. I also began teaching piano, drum, and guitar lessons on the side to supplement my income. I discovered that teaching was very fulfilling for me. I also discovered that it was rewarding to make extra money doing something I really loved!
I read the book Driven by Eternity by John Bevere. After reading this book, I realized I had a responsibility in life ...something I would need to give an account for. Personal passion and vision came into a much clearer view.
In 2006, after a few years of full-time ministry, I decided to get 'out of the boat' and start 'walking on the water'.
With the help of my wife Sherry, I started getting the word out about music lessons and began adding students to individual and group lessons and programs. I also started offering spirit-led ministry times in assisted living and nursing homes.
Prompted by a dream that others were most impacted by my teaching and instruction, I built a home studio that included digital piano and keyboard, electric and acoustic guitars, amps, a drum kit, and several percussion and hand drums. I even added some basic recording software. I also began traveling to the homes of students in order to help offer convenience to busy parents.
In 2011, I incorporated PianoDrumsGuitar by including it as one of the educational programs of The Worship Arts Involvement, a 501C3 nonprofit organization that I founded on a dream to teach, mentor, and lead other worshippers in the area of fine arts and ministry. I began to establish a music mentoring program at this time as well as a scholarship fund for parents needing assistance in the area of music education, including private and group lessons.
During this time the PDG studio hosted several original faith-based and culturally relevant themed productions featuring the teachers, instructors, and students of PDG. These productions were a fabulous way to bring awareness of social injustices into the community. These productions consisted of original and modified arrangements of scripts, monologues, dialogues, dramatizations, and original music compositions. This series of mini productions were a glorified recital of sorts. They were widely appreciated by both students, parents, and the community.
At the same time as my student base grew, my wife started her own business in 2011. She asked for my help. I asked some of my musician friends if they would be willing to help me teach so I could devote time to helping my wife with her business for the next 5 years. The nonprofit music education vision took a back seat as we pursued a better lifestyle thru building wealth.
In 2015, I moved my family to Central FL. I took about a more than three-year break from teaching music lessons. Eventually, the studio dwindled to less than 10 students. The 501c3 became inactive.
I left my Wisconsin students in the hands of a few instructors who were willing to support the unique vision of PDG. I am grateful for them and continue to provide instruction and music lesson opportunities for them as best fit their schedule.
In the summer of 2017, while living in Winter Park, FL, I began looking for music students once again. I found a few new students and the spark to teach music was rekindled.
In Spring of 2017, I accepted a part-time position as a contemporary music minister at Saint Barnabas, a historic Episcopal Church in DeLand. While in DeLand, I continued my search for music students in DeLand. I continue to teach music in DeLand.
Towards the end of 2017, I relocated my family to Ormond Beach, FL. Today, I continue my search for music students by providing lessons in the Daytona, Ormond, and Volusia County.
In November of 2021, The Worship Arts Involvement, INC was reactive in Florida."
-Jay Sandifer