Cam Hancock (he/him)

Cam Hancock has been playing drums since he could find a surface to bang on. He was fortunate to have a family that was both tolerant of noise and encouraging of musical discovery. By age 10 he began to attend rock music camp in Burlington, VT, and his interest was amplified. Though his formal education in drums dwindled soon after high school, his fervor for the drums only grew. Cam attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA, and played in an incredibly loud college band there. He found a true passion in getting on the stage, whether it be in a basement or an auditorium, and playing music for others.

After college, he moved to Seattle and immediately began to form a band so he could play live. This band, The Whags, has played extensively in Seattle and has toured twice since its inception. They released their debut album this past April. He is also a member of local bands Coral Grief and Lightweight Champion and has played many of Seattle's storied venues such as the Tractor Tavern, The Crocodile, and the Sunset, and performed at festivals ranging from SXSW to Treefort Music Fest to Capitol Hill Block Party.

Cam hopes to instill some of this passion for playing in bands into his students and strives to provide a musical experience that differs from the traditional classroom. Understanding that there are all types of learners, his approach strikes a balance between learning the foundations and exploring the different, and fun, ways to build from the basics. He's excited to discover the methods that work for each student and to inspire a love for music that can last a lifetime. Aside from music Cam enjoys baking pies, growing tomatoes, and cruising around the city on his bike.