Gabriel Hammer
Milwaukee Drums, Guitar, and Piano Instructor
Gabriel has played in a variety of different projects, covering many styles, including Rock, Jazz, Funk, Latin, Hip Hop, Classical, Orchestral, Reggae, and Country. He has a strong understanding on the specifics of many styles, which plays a big part in his lessons. Students are able to study the style that they most enjoy and have the option of trying a different instrument if they choose. Gabriel also regularly plays along and accompanies students on multiple instruments giving them the “full band effect” in lessons.
Gabriel has recorded with and is currently involved in a number of music projects on piano, organ, and drums including: Smoke N’ Mirrors, Cabaret Milwaukee, O’Brien Reggae Band, Jazz Gallery Jazz Jam host, Bad Bread, Eponymous, The Moonlighters Orchestra, The Hammer 4tet, Sweet Pick, About A Girl, Artist X, David Radford of American Idol, and more. Gabriel was featured in 2016 as a guest solo Jazz Pianist with the University School of Milwaukee high school band. He was also awarded Best Film Score of the 2011 Milwaukee 24 Hour Film Fest for his original composition/collaboration “Chess Life.”
Gabriel is currently offering drums, guitar, and piano lessons in Milwaukee and is accepting new students.