Keynote

Bruns is a keynote speaker on a range of music industry topics. He has spoken in person to Music Industry and Recording Arts majors at St. Petersburg College in Florida, and more recently addressed 124 music majors remotely at Miami University in Ohio.

Masterclass

Bruns engages with music programs from high school through college, sharing his expertise in world rhythms and contemporary music production.

Institutions

Since joining the faculty of Campbell Hall in 2005, Bruns has played a central role in shaping the school’s contemporary music offerings. He created a three-level Recording Arts & Production program, founded two World Drumming Ensembles and two Steel Bands, curated a collection of world-class authentic instruments, and designed the campus’s state-of-the-art recording studio.

Residency

Bruns has served as an artist-in-residence for the City of Los Angeles’ After School Arts Program, A Place Called Home, and the University of Southern California’s Jazz Reach program.

Lessons

With nearly 30 years of teaching experience, Bruns has provided private music instruction to students of all ages and skill levels, specializing in audition preparation for college-bound students pursuing competitive music programs. Drumming studies include drum set styles, rudimental drumming, chart reading, and rhythmic notation. Additional areas of study include music theory, audio engineering, and music production. To learn more or inquire about availability, click the button below. Serious inquiries only; limited openings.