If your student lights up when a concept finally clicks, they’ll feel right at home with Jake Absher. Jake brings a calm, upbeat presence to every lesson and focuses on building skills through music students love—always in a positive, encouraging environment and always adapted to the learner in front of him. 

About Jake

Jake is a multi-instrumentalist and educator with a Bachelor’s Degree in Music from Musicians Institute (Hollywood). He teaches drums, guitar, bass, and piano, and folds in practical musicianship—ear training, theory, arranging, chart writing, and musical direction—so students become confident, well-rounded players. He’s also fluent with modern music tools including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Sibelius.   

What Lessons with Jake Feel Like

Encouraging & adaptive: Jake adjusts on the fly so concepts land clearly and confidence grows. 

Song-first, skill-rich: Timing, tone, technique, and feel are developed through music students enjoy. 

Progress you can hear: Consistent check-ins and structured goals make improvement tangible from week to week. 

Areas of Focus

Drums, Guitar, Piano • Ear Training • Music Theory • Arranging • Chart Writing • Musical Direction • Music History • Ableton Live • Logic Pro • Sibelius. 

Jake is a proud member of the SoundLife teaching team, where we pair caring educators with personalized plans to help students build creativity and confidence through music.