Pete Hoesing teaches a variety of instruments and ensembles, including drums, percussion, piano, voice and Glee for Music Lessons Express throughout his days, also spending mornings in their studio office. Having a PhD. in Musicology from The Florida State University College of Music, he's also taught an African Music and Dance Ensemble and played in numerous world music ensembles as well as travelling to Africa to study and learn about ritual music and movement. He is an especially versatile teacher of hand, stick and mallet techniques for drums and percussion. Pete is the proud papa of an adorable baby boy, and his wife, aslo a musician, works locally with the State of Florida. Pete is a student favorite and very versatile teacher. He enjoys teaching students of all ages and all skill levels, and is very excited about teaching and learning more about Musikgarten's exceptional early childhood curriculum while bringing his own unique talents as well.