AIMM Faculty & Staff

All of the classes that we offer our students at AIMM are taught by industry professionals, some of with over 40 years of experience

Faculty & Staff Profiles

Our faculty bring 40+ years of professional experience, delivering real-world insight and mentorship

Eric Sanders
Drum Instructor
Eric Sanders is a Drum Instructor for Atlanta Institute of Music and Media. He is responsible for creating drum curriculum content and counseling for performance classes. In addition, Eric teaches jazz, latin, funk, technique, reading, advanced soloing, and popular music history from the drummers’ perspective. Eric is the recipient of the Louis Armstrong Jazz Award, […]
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TaRiesha “R’Jay” Fayson
Drum Instructor
TaRiesha “R’Jay” Fayson is a distinguished drummer and educator hailing from Washington, D.C. Her musical journey began at the age of 10, playing in church settings, which laid the foundation for her dynamic fusion of gospel, pop, R&B, and jazz styles. In 2014, R’Jay gained international recognition by winning the “Hit Like A Girl” global […]
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