BIOGRAPHY

Ayden Bradley is a Bay Area-based music educator and percussionist. He received his Master's in Music and Music Education at Teachers College, Columbia University, where he studied Afro-Cuban folklore under the mentorship of Mike Spiro. Ayden dedicated the remainder of his time at TC to thoughtfully designing and engaging in conversations around equitable and culturally responsive music education and curriculum for K-12. Ayden is currently working towards his second Master's in Education with the potential of being an Ed.D candidate, also at Teachers College, Columbia University.
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Ayden has over 12 years of experience teaching general music and percussion to various ages and ability levels. He has developed exciting music curricula and curated youth performances for SF Bay Area elementary schools, arts, and high school programs. He also specializes in the marching arts and has taught and composed for marching bands and percussion units throughout the Central Valley and Northern California.​ He currently adjudicates percussion for California Color Guard Circuit and Northern California Band Association.

Ayden is actively performing with local bands. Please check the performance calendar to stay current with his latest projects.