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...other than his unbelievable musical talent, is his [Bruns'] natural ability to immediately engage all the students, regardless of their musical ability.
Kyle Wittlin - Music Director (Bridges Academy)
Bruns has done more than an excellent job at getting a first rate performance and educational experience from his students.
Mike Post, T.V. composer (Law & Order)
After being infused with Bruns' amazing energy and excellence the already good music program suddenly became even better.
George S. Clinton, film composer (Austin Powers)
[Bruns' was] one of the best presentations I’ve ever coordinated here at the campus.
Rosaria Pipitone - Career Outreach Specialist (St. Petersburg College)
I have had an overwhelming amount of requests for Bruns' KeyNote presentation.
Rosaria Pipitone - Career Outreach Specialist (St. Petersburg College)
I'm very proud of Bruns' accomplishments in the worlds professional music and pedagogy.
Peter Erskine, jazz educator (USC)
We invited Bruns to speak to our Music Majors about his experiences as an educator & freelance artist. The discussion was engaging, thoughtful, and most of all, filled with practical advice informed by his experiences.
Dr. Chris Tanner, Chair & Professor (Miami University)

Keynote

Bruns is a keynote speaker on various music industry topics. He has spoken most recently to 124 students [remotely] at Miami University (Music Majors) in Ohio, and prior to that [in-person] at St. Petersburg College (Music Industry / Recording Arts majors) in Florida.

Masterclass

Bruns shares his knowledge of World Rhythms and Music Production with various music programs for High School through College levels.

Guinea - drumset clinic — Jazz Clinic at Dubreka College, Guinea.

Schools

Bruns joined the faculty of Campbell Hall (a private k-12 college prep school in Studio City, California) in 2004 where he is the creator of a three level Recording Arts & Production program, and founding director of two World Drumming Ensembles, and two Steel Bands. Throughout his tenure he’s curated and helped to procure a world-class authentic instrument collection from various regions, and is the designer of their state-of-the-art recording studio.

H World Music Concert 12-6-19 Curtain Call — World Music Concert Cast

Steel Bands

Djembe Drumming

Maracatu Drumming

Recording Arts Program

Residency

Bruns has held Artist Residencies for the City of L.A.’ s After School Arts Program A Place Called Home, and USC’s Jazz Reach.

City of L.A.

Lessons

Bruns has been providing private music instruction to students of all ages, skill levels and interests for 25+ years in the topics of drum set styles, rudimental drumming, music theory, recording arts and music production. To find out more follow the link below.

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