ACE DRUMS - Southwest Florida’s #1 Drum Shop
your neighborhood music store
Lessons and Instruction
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We also stock full lines of drum sets, single drums and accessories.
We have some of the most experienced and successful teachers in Florida.
Here are a few of our teaching staff credentials:
Ken Giunta (Drums and Percussion):
Over 20 years as a drum teacher for all styles and abilities
Continuing his 30+ years of public performance
Expert at both musical and technical aspects of drumming
Currently performing with The Boogiemen (FL)
2541 Tamiami Trail
Port Charlotte Florida 33952
(941) 979-5457
(Near corner of Southbound
Route 41 and Midway Blvd.)
Right next to
Jud Carper (Guitar - Acoustic, Electric and Bass)
Jud has been teaching guitar for many years and is experienced with
musical styles ranging from pop to metal. Jud’s philsophy is to match the
students’ requirements from reading music to playing particular songs.
Jud also has extensive experience using amplifiers and pedals to tailor
the guitar’s sounds and has been a valuable resource to Ace Drums
customers who are looking for a new presentation and musical voice.
Bill McCarthy (Drums and Percussion)
A veteran of the New York live and studio scene, Bill brings
experience to each student in a creative and fun way. All
styles and ages are welcome.
Bill is also a composer and builds drum and percussion tracks
for others using Internet. A writer can send him a partially-
completed song and Bill will record various tracks and add them
for review and approval. Wow!
Peter has played professionally for many years. His experience
includes performing at large rooms and clubs all over the USA.
Peter is able to teach all levels and all ages.
Peter LaBadia - Piano & Keyboards
Don Mayer - Guitar/Bass/Drums/Banjo
Don began playing guitar at age 13. He has been playing
professionally since he graduated from high school.
After Touring and recording with several bands Don’s
focus us on teaching and helping students achieve their goals.
Yaya Diamond - Vocal Instruction
Yaya Diamond comes from an enriched musical family of
Multi-Platinum and Grammy award winners.
She has opened, as a solo act and member of The Crashers,
an SW Florida Premier band, for various artists such as
Mary Mary, appearing on TV programs BET and the Word
Network, multiple times, Aaron Neville, The Former Ladies
of The Supremes, Cherry Poppin Daddies,
Here comes the Mummies, Rare Earth, and many more!
Her writing and vocal skills have even commanded the
attention of the Grammy Board, getting her 8 Grammy
Nominations for collaboration with Walter “Clyde” Orange of “The
Commodores” and child activist Craig Deanto, and a collaboration
with former Lead Singer of the group Inner Circle, Carlton Coffie,
“Everything will be Alright”.
Currently performing with Yaya Diamond & The Dream Chasers
