Robert Hamaker graduated from Cal State Hayward in 1983 with his B.A. in Music Performance. While at CSUH he studied with Jack Van Geem (Principal Percussion with San Francisco Symphony) and Jerry Neff of Oakland Symphony. He currently studies jazz drumming With Chuck Brown in Novato, and teaches private students at his studios in Walnut Creek, House of Woodwinds in San Ramon, and Fiat Music in Pinole. He is on the Faculty at Los Medanos College in Pittsburg where he teaches private students and directs the LMC Percussion Ensemble.

He is currently Principal Percussionist for Vallejo Symphony Orchestra, and is also Principal Percussionist, Personnel, and Stage Manager for Diablo Symphony Orchestra. He stays active playing with Pacific Sticks Percussion Ensemble and also  plays with many other Symphonies, Bands, and Theater groups around the Bay Area.

To have your name placed on the waiting list for drum lessons, please call House of Woodwinds at (925) 831-8341 or email us at houseofwoodwinds@gmail.com.