Pashyo Sarkin, is a highly experienced performing artist and teacher. Trained as a dancer, singer and percussionist, she spent most of her life teaching children and adults. It is her objective to share her love for music, dance and foreign cultures.
– She has been teaching music in pre-schools, elementary schools and after-school classes and at Motherland Music in Inglewood.
– Received bachelors degree of Social and Economical Science from the University of Economics in Vienna, Austria.
– Studied music at El Camino College in the applied vocal program and took courses in music theory, piano and drums.
– Took extensive African drumming classes with Amadou Koitee and Stefan Gluecklich in Berlin, Germany
– Studied Classical, Jazz and Ethnic Dance at the “Volksoper”, Vienna, Austria.
Pashyo teaches percussion, singing and dance with a focus on developing rhythmic accuracy, vocal expression, creativity and team-work. She uses body percussion, rhymes, rhythmical poems and percussion instruments to convey an understanding of rhythms. In her general music classes she teaches vocal technique, music theory, songwriting and shares songs from a variety of backgrounds: Native American Music, International Folk Music, Broadway and Pop Songs.
She always strives to bring joy and creativity to classrooms.
What people say
"Pashyo is a great performer who understands how to get the children involved. When Pashyo first started beating on the drums all of the students went silent. I have never seen my students so in awe! The best part was when the children were invited to stand up and dance along to the music." A.C., Montessori School
"Pashyo is without a doubt the best drum and dance teacher there is. She is kind and loving, but means business and gets the best out of her students! You will LOVE her classes." Deb Haugen
"I've been drumming with Pashyo for 10 years. It all started with her Magical Drums course at the South Bay Adult School in Redondo Beach. One of the best things I did and continue to do in my adult life!" Dr. Ed Connaughton
"Indeed 'Magical Drums'! I think it has been over 20 years that I had last been seen dancing - due to multiple hip replacements. Suddenly I found the drums carrying me, seducing me...it just happened and I started dancing - much to my own surprise! Thank you for making this little miracle happen!" Annemarie Rawlinson
"It was a great show Pashyo...as always." Aram Kharabati
"I have been practicing drumming with Pashyo for over a year now and am loving it! Pashyo understands the fears a beginner faces and with patience gracefully leads you to overcome these and become a confident drummer. I drum with her weekly and I look forward to every evening we get together. The classes are fun, experiential and there is a free spirit energy which makes you feel comfortable to express who you are. Thank you for your knowledge, patience and compassion!" Lucia Cordeiro Drever