Carl is an amazing drum teacher with a wealth of knowledge. He has studied with many of the giants in the drumming world! He is extremely professional and takes his craft as well as his educating...

Carl is a great guy and a great drum teacher. I have been lucky to have taken a few lessons from him over the years, he is patient and smart. I really like that he is versatile. While he is...

Carl's gift as a teacher is both his patience and resourcefulness. He has a nurturing style of teaching and clearly cares about the progress of each of his students. Because of his years of...

I have been taking hand drum lessons (bongos and congas) with Carl Smelser for about 15 months. Carl is a very talented performer and instructor and he is quite knowledgeable about Latin American,...

Carl is an incredible drum teacher. He is so invested in his students and their education and makes drums and practice extra fun. A wealth of knowledge, the guy has played with everyone and it...