Yoron Israel

"Some of the things I emphasize in my teaching are: the development of solid time and feel, three- and four-way coordination, stylistic groove patterns, hand technique, reading, chart interpretation, repertoire, dynamics, sound, and touch. In particular, the latter four are subtle aspects of music making that can often be overlooked. However, in real-world situations, these are vital for one's success as a thriving professional. For that reason, I want my students—no matter the style, instrumentation, or size of the venue they might find themselves in—to be able to consistently produce, demonstrate, and maintain a high level of intensity and musicality in their performances. Consequently, developing relevant repertoire and a keener sense of dynamics, touch, and sound are crucial elements that I cover in my classes and private lessons to facilitate them to do just that."

"As a lifelong learner of the music, the instruments I play, and the industry in which I work, I am forever growing; therefore, the students I interact with daily inspire me, particularly in having the opportunity to witness their development, growth and evolution. Secondly, as a professional, I have been blessed to have many dedicated and outstanding music educators, performers, and mentors from whom I learned countless valuable lessons. In my role at Berklee, it is an honor knowing that I am continuing those important legacies. Through my interaction with students, they are indirectly learning from the likes of Horace Silver, Art Farmer, Abbey Lincoln, David "Fathead" Newman, James Williams, and so many more of my mentors."

"In the Berklee Percussion Department, we pride ourselves on developing fundamentally sound, versatile, and well-informed musicians whose principal instrument might be drum set, hand percussion, marimba, orchestral percussion, steel pan, or vibraphone. We offer a multitude of labs (group lessons), classes, ensembles, and private lessons covering a gamut of techniques, styles, concepts, and trends in contemporary, folkloric, and traditional musical idioms. In doing so, the Percussion Department employs over 40 world-class educators who are all practitioners and specialists in their craft. Our facilities are second to none, as they are well equipped to support our multi-faceted curriculum, vision, and diverse student population."

"Berklee College of Music is an important place for musicians to study because of the wealth of academic and practical knowledge available to them. There is no other college, university, or institution in the world where student musicians can interact with the level of musical experts and world-class practitioners represented among the illustrious faculty, administration, and staff. Also, the networking opportunities at Berklee are second to none. History has proven that peer relationships established on our Boston, Valencia, New York, and online campuses could potentially propel life-long careers."