Maya Raines is a drummer and composer working across jazz, free improvisation, and chamber music — building long-form pieces that move between stillness and momentum. Off the stage, she teaches students of every level.
Original long-form set with the full quartet.
Drums & piano improvisation evening.
New piece for strings & percussion.
Three nights of new material.
A four-movement work for drums, reeds, piano, and bass, shaped around themes of memory and return.
A co-led trio exploring patient, minimal material that expands and contracts over time.
Solo percussion textures recorded live, between composition and improvisation.
Maya offers private lessons in drums & percussion, composition, and music theory — grounded in curiosity, fundamentals, and sound. All levels welcome, from first-time beginners to working musicians.
"I started as an absolute beginner and can't believe how far I've come. Maya is the best."
— Student, 1.5 years"She makes complex ideas approachable — I've never been taught music this way before."
— Adult student"A thorough, focused, and compassionate teacher who meets you exactly where you are."
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