Philosophy/Bio

I recognize that the knowledge I have does not belong to me and I am indebted to the innumerable teachers, mentors and colleagues who poured themselves into me.  I see myself not as a reservoir, but as a river, with that knowledge flowing out to those around me.

My primary motivation is adding value to the lives of my students.  Everything in which I invest myself is a part of that, whether in creating resources, teaching directly, or expanding my own abilities.

Bio:

Dan Krumm is a percussionist of wide-ranging experience.  Equally at home in the symphony orchestra, musical theatre ensemble, samba bateria, salsa band, folklorico, djembefola, chamber ensemble, solo stage or teaching studio, he brings a diverse array of skills and sensibilities to any situation.  Having received formal training in percussion during his Undergraduate studies at Iowa State University and a Masters of Music from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, Dan is now living and working in central Iowa.

Dan currently teaches privately from his home studio, presents masterclasses and clinics throughout the state of Iowa, and is Co-Founder of ConcertCraft Publications, specializing in Percussion Chamber Music and custom arranging.  He was percussion instructor at Des Moines Roosevelt High School from 2010-2022.  Dan can be seen and heard in performance with ensembles throughout central Iowa, including the Central Iowa Symphony and the Des Moines Playhouse.  He can also be heard on Matthew Coley’s CD, “Souvenirs”, Neil Thornock’s CD “Between the Lines”, and the Heartland Marimba Festival’s inaugural CD, “Heartland Marimba Dances”.