Teacher Profile: Jeremiah Zehr

About Jeremiah Zehr

Jeremiah Zehr is a passionate and versatile musician with a Bachelor’s degree in Music Production. His musical journey began at the age of four with the drums, and since then, he has developed proficiency in a wide range of instruments, including world percussion, keyboard percussion, bass guitar, guitar, and piano. His expertise extends to music theory, composition, history, and production, giving him a well-rounded foundation for teaching and performance.

Jeremiah’s performance experience is extensive and diverse. In school, he actively participated in marching band, wind ensemble, orchestra, jazz ensembles, and percussion ensembles. He also performed in pit orchestras for musical theater productions and contributed to pep bands and winter percussion groups. His dedication to live performance stems from a love of sharing music and creating memorable experiences for audiences.

With a strong passion for teaching, Jeremiah has guided students of all ages, from tutoring peers in college music theory and general education to leading younger percussionists as a section leader in high school. He also taught an after-school drum program at an elementary school, focusing on developing technical skills and fostering a love of music. His teaching philosophy emphasizes adaptability, clear communication, and creating an encouraging environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and growing at their own pace.

Jeremiah’s approach to music education is rooted in lifelong learning. He believes in meeting students where they are, tailoring lessons to individual learning styles, and instilling both musical knowledge and a lasting enthusiasm for music.

As a dedicated life-long learner himself, Jeremiah believes everyone can continue learning and growing. He understands no one is perfect, and that everyone has a different way of understanding things. Jeremiah strives to find the best way to communicate with his students, and wants to make sure they are understanding and enjoying what they learn. He is not afraid to hear that something he says or does is not making sense, and will do everything he can to help his students. Jeremiah believes it is important to ask questions, and in mutual honesty and respect between himself and others.