Music Center of the Northwest

John Avinger, percussion

John Avinger

John Avinger has been studying, playing and promoting hand drumming since 1981.  He was the director and producer of the Seattle World Rhythm Festival for 12 years, opened John’s Music in 1981 (still open so far), has taught drumming workshops for  the Evergreen Orff Chapter (elementary music teachers), directed the kids drumming ensemble, Drums and Roses, which performed for the World Rhythm Festival and the Evergreen Orff Chapter, directed the junk percussion marching ensemble for the Solstice parade, and lots of other stuff.

Music Center Programs:

Music lessons (Drums)
Instrument Classes (Hand Drumming for Adults, Hand Drumming for Kids)

Administrative Office Hours
Mon-Fri: 9:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sun:                   Closed

901 North 96th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
Mailing address: PO Box 30757, Seattle, WA 98113
(206) 526-8443 phone