About

Multi instrumentalist, music producer, DJ, and music teacher Andy Sells has been a mainstay of the Seattle music scene since the early 1990’s.

He has released original music on vinyl, CD, and digital formats since 1993. In addition, his music can be heard on television, video game soundtracks, and remixes worldwide. Sells has been on multiple national tours performing in such notable venues as CBGB’s and Nokia Theater in New York, The Showbox in Seattle, The House of Blues in Chicago, and even at the top of the Space Needle. Andy has studied jazz drumming with multiple teachers including Brian Kirk, Doug Spencer, and Lynn Davis. He has performed as a drummer, dj, or keyboardist with such notable musicians as Issac Brock of Modest Mouse, musician/comedian Reggie Watts, session drummer John Wicks, Spencer Moody, The Murder City Devils and more. Bands past and present include Afrocop, FCS North, Cascadia ‘10, Nosretep, Select Level, and the Motion Orchestra. Teaching private drum lessons since 1999, Andy has been on staff since 2004 as an in demand instructor at the Seattle Drum School of Music.

“My goal with The Rhythm Station is to provide high quality music instruction along with inspiration from my own musical journey to help students meet their goals, discover new music, and make the connections to bring them to the next level of their development.

As a lifelong student and appreciator of music, I find it rewarding to engage with each individual wherever they may be musically, whether just starting out, or having played their instrument for years. Every person is unique, and my approach to music instruction reflects that reality.

Introducing the fundamentals of music while engaging with students’ current musical interests is a winning strategy that is rewarding for both student and teacher. I have a strong background in teaching rock, jazz, electronic music, punk, funk, indie, and more. I am happy to help young people prepare for school music programs such as band, orchestra, jazz band, drum corps, and musical productions. I am a skilled performer, session musician, touring musician as well as an educator with more than 20 years teaching experience under my belt.”