Seth Bailen

Seth Bailen is a South Florida native who has been playing drums for over two decades and teaching music since 2013. Seth's musical journey started with piano lessons around the age of 8. In middle school, Seth joined the South Florida Junior Youth Orchestra and eventually his high school's wind ensemble. Along the way, he discovered the joy of playing guitar and bass as well.

Seth graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2011 where he received a Bachelor of Music degree, majoring in Commercial Music Technology. While at FAU, he studied jazz drumming with his instructor Tony Lavender. He also played in FAU's top jazz combo, jazz big band, symphonic band, and even formed his own original rock band with his schoolmates called Bell Tower Falls.

Over the years, Seth has played drums live with and recorded for an eclectic mix of bands and artists ranging in styles from jazz, funk, and fusion, to reggae, alternative rock, punk, and heavy metal. He has played everywhere from small local restaurants and private events to larger stages such as the House of Blues in Boston opening for NOFX, and The Florida Strawberry Festival opening for Blake Shelton. Seth has had a dynamic range of musical experiences that he is blessed to pull from and share with his students on a weekly basis.