BIO
Andrew Wheelock, an active jazz drummer and percussionist, has performed with Bobby Shew, Terell Stafford, Chuchito Valdés, Joel Frahm, Jim White, Carlos Vega, Denis Marks, Chip McNeil, Matt Olson, Ben Markley, Ivan Trevino, William Moersch, Chip Stephens, Tito Carrillo, Jim Pugh, Larry Gray, Bill Sears, Oliver Nelson Jr., and Rob Smith. Wheelock's latest projects include the Ben Markley Quartet ft. Joel Frahm, the Gonzalo Teppa Quintet, the Dimitrije Vasiljevic Quintet, and the UW Jazz Faculty.
Wheelock is the Percussion Area Coordinator at the University of Wyoming. Wheelock runs the second Jazz band, teaches percussion methods and percussion lessons, and directs the Percussion Ensemble which he regularly composes for. His most recent composition, What Remains, featured the UW dance department in a twenty minute tribute to loved ones lost and the legacy they leave behind. For more info and a recording of that performance, please follow this link, WHAT REMAINS. Prior to UW, he was an Adjunct Instructor of Music at Lincoln College and Greenville University. Andrew received his Doctorate and Masters in jazz studies from the University of Illinois. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Central Michigan University (2013). Wheelock's primary teachers have been Joel Spencer, William Moersch, Ricardo Flores, Dr. Andrew Spencer, Chip McNeil, Jim Pugh, Tito Carrillo, Chip Stephens, and Rob Smith.
My teaching philosophy is based on the pedagogical theory of progressivism, in that I believe students’ interests must be a driving force of their learning experience. Once a student truly understands their interests and goals, I believe passion follows. Once the 'fire' has been lit, I strive to inspire my students to find new limits within themselves and encourage them to explore and develop their own unique musicality. I do this by emphasizing strong fundamental techniques as well as honest and specific self-assessment. Music as an art and industry, is constantly changing and I believe that understanding this is key to providing students with a viable musical education. I try to expose my students to as many musical styles, experiences, practices, and theories as possible in an effort to prepare them for such an industry.
If you or someone you know may be interested in learning drums and percussion and are looking for some
one-on-one instruction, do not hesitate to contact Andrew Wheelock via email or social media.
Wheelock is the Percussion Area Coordinator at the University of Wyoming. Wheelock runs the second Jazz band, teaches percussion methods and percussion lessons, and directs the Percussion Ensemble which he regularly composes for. His most recent composition, What Remains, featured the UW dance department in a twenty minute tribute to loved ones lost and the legacy they leave behind. For more info and a recording of that performance, please follow this link, WHAT REMAINS. Prior to UW, he was an Adjunct Instructor of Music at Lincoln College and Greenville University. Andrew received his Doctorate and Masters in jazz studies from the University of Illinois. He also holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Central Michigan University (2013). Wheelock's primary teachers have been Joel Spencer, William Moersch, Ricardo Flores, Dr. Andrew Spencer, Chip McNeil, Jim Pugh, Tito Carrillo, Chip Stephens, and Rob Smith.
My teaching philosophy is based on the pedagogical theory of progressivism, in that I believe students’ interests must be a driving force of their learning experience. Once a student truly understands their interests and goals, I believe passion follows. Once the 'fire' has been lit, I strive to inspire my students to find new limits within themselves and encourage them to explore and develop their own unique musicality. I do this by emphasizing strong fundamental techniques as well as honest and specific self-assessment. Music as an art and industry, is constantly changing and I believe that understanding this is key to providing students with a viable musical education. I try to expose my students to as many musical styles, experiences, practices, and theories as possible in an effort to prepare them for such an industry.
If you or someone you know may be interested in learning drums and percussion and are looking for some
one-on-one instruction, do not hesitate to contact Andrew Wheelock via email or social media.