Nova Zaii
$80/hour
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It’s free, with no obligation to book
Introduction
My name is Everett, I am also referred to as Nova Zaii as a professional drummer, music producer, artist, inventor, and educator. I have been teaching private drum and music production lessons for over a decade, and have trained at the University of Michigan obtaining two degrees in Performing Arts Technology and Jazz Studies - Drum Performance.
I am thoroughly passionate about passing on wisdom from my own daily work as a highly driven and focused performing artist and entrepreneur. I am a founding member of the band The JuJu Exchange which has released jazz-fusion-electronic music since 2017. Our first album, “Exchange”, quickly reached the number one Jazz streaming position upon its release. We have performed at major jazz festivals and venues including San Francisco Jazz Fest, TEDx, Windy City Live (television), New York Winter Jazz Fest, Chicago Jazz Fest, San Jose Jazz Fest, and many more. I have also performed and recorded with artists including Chance the Rapper, Derrick Hodge, aja monet, Jamila Woods, Vic Mensa, Prefuse73, Tank and the Bangas, among other visionary artists. It will be my honor to deliver wisdom and guidance as to how to hone your drumming or music production based on my years of experience as a professional.
Overview
Serves Chicago, IL
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1 employee
11 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, PayPal, Stripe, Venmo, and Zelle.
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Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and responsiveness.
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Zac And Penny J.
7 days ago
Our son Henry has been studying with Nova Zaii for 8 years, starting when Henry was ten years old. During that time, Henry not only learned the fundamentals and rudiments of drumming, but also about music production and creative ways to analyze and think about sound. Nova Zaii has consistently been professional (on time, flexible with schedules, and prepared with lesson plans to fit the student's custom curriculum) and as importantly he has been incredibly positive: enthusiastic and encouraging, not only as an instructor, but also as a human being.
Nova Zaii has been able to teach core lessons through a variety of song examples (using The Beatles, surf music, hip-hop, jazz, and even video game theme songs as teaching examples). We consider him to be a mentor in the truest sense of the word, offering guidance in drum lessons but also as a sounding board for our student's frustrations and as an amplifier for his successes. We cannot recommend him enough.
Angie M.
5 days ago
My son has taken lessons with Nova Zaii for 6 years and has gotten so much out of it. The level of enthusiasm and joy that Nova Zaii brings to each lesson makes the learning process enjoyable, whether it is in person or virtual. He really meets the students where they are at and encourages them to work to the best of their ability. He has been a positive force through my son’s many evolutions in his drumming and his life.
Oliver R.
2 weeks ago
Working with Nova Zaii meant having a teacher who balanced developing my technical abilities as a drummer while inspiring my creativity as an artist. Lessons included learning new fills, listening to different albums, and conversing about the creative process. While helping develop my skills as a jazz drummer, Zaii also allowed me to explore other genres of music learning some of my favorite tunes, such as "Me and Your Mama" by Childish Gambino. Navo Zaii was a fantastic teacher and an instrumental part of my drumming journey.
Brian J.
2 weeks ago
Nova Zaii has a talent for applying his deep knowledge of music production towards the unique needs of his private students. I have been a student of Zaii's for several years, and his lessons in Ableton Live have empowered me to develop my artistic voice in the medium. As a teacher, Zaii's strength lies in his ability to distill complicated computer music concepts into easily digestible and immediately applicable tools for creative expression. I would not be who I am as an artist without his guidance!
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Everett Reid