Daniel Wahlstrom

Daniel Wahlstrom is an accomplished touring/session drummer and instructor based in the Twin Cities. He studied under Dr. David Schmalenberger at Augsburg University, earning his BA in Music Business. There, he studied jazz drum set, hand drums, and concert percussion and gained the entrepreneurship and business acumen needed to be a successful freelance musician. He has a decade of experience playing with dozens of local and national touring acts across a broad variety of styles, such as Brazilian pop artist Julia Wheaton, NOLA jazz trumpeter Lance Brunious, and Palestinian-American singer/songwriter Clovers Daughter.

Daniel believes that musicians have a responsibility to share their talents with others, whether that be through composing, performing, or teaching. His focus is on fostering an environment where students can develop a lifelong love of music. Drawing on his extensive experience as a performer, he approaches teaching with an emphasis on patience, passion, and connection.

DRUMS

Age Range

Ages 5 – 100+

Styles

Pop, rock, indie, punk, metal, country, folk, hip-hop, R&B, funk, jazz, musical theatre

Geographic areas served

Daniel is available for in home lessons 10 miles from Minneapolis and at the Opus studio locations in Robbinsdale, St Louis Park, and Plymouth. 

Rates

• $38 / half hour lesson
• $54 / 45-minute lesson
• $70 / 60-minute lesson
• $8 more per in home lesson

Cancellation Policy

Lessons cancelled within 24 hours will be considered paid with no makeup guaranteed. Certain exceptions may be made at the discretion of the instructor.