Alyssa Coleman

Owner & Educator

Greetings! I’m a dedicated music performer, advocate, and percussion pedagogue in Tallahassee, Florida. I perform with the Northwest Florida and Panama City Symphonies, and various other music ensembles in my community. Over the last 5 years, I’ve grown a private lesson academy for percussionists from both Leon and Wakulla Counties under my LLC, Forged Percussion. Lessons are now conducted at our new office in Railroad Square Arts District! I also serve as the percussion specialist at Lincoln High School, and visit other local schools regularly.

I’ve had the privilege of consulting for young band directors at several youth pedagogy presentations like the Florida Band Director’s Workshop, and serving as a clinician in seasonal youth programs like Penny’s Marching Arts and Training Camp! I enjoy presenting masterclasses on percussion studies, gear maintenance, and student leadership in schools across the Big Bend area.

I earned my B.A. in Percussion Performance at Florida State University, performing in the award-winning FSU Percussion Ensemble, FSU Wind Orchestra, and the Philharmonia and University Symphony Orchestras. With the guidance of wonderful musicians like FSU’s Distinguished Teaching Professor of Percussion, John W. Parks IV, I have accrued 7 years of experience as a performer and educator. I look forward to learning how I can serve your musical interests!