Our Directors

Sean Hayden
Executive Director

Sean Hayden is a percussion educator, performer, and composer from Scottsdale, Arizona with 15 years of experience. Sean discovered his passion for the percussive arts studying under Christopher Holley at Hamilton High School where he performed with the marching band and percussion ensemble. Later, Sean continued his education as an inaugural member of Vision Percussion, marching snare drum from 2016 to 2018. It was here he sought instruction from one of his most prominent influences, Wardell King. He was additionally inspired by his private lesson instructor Anthony Olivares.

Currently Sean is entering his fifth year with LINEA percussion, having started as Battery Caption Head and working his way up to his current role of Executive Director. Formerly, Sean has also taught at Vista Grande High School (Casa Grande, Arizona), Shadow Mountain High School (Paradise Valley, Arizona), and McClintock High School (Tempe, Arizona). Sean is additionally a clinician across the Phoenix Metropolitan area, working with various marching arts programs. Aside from working with large ensembles, Sean maintains a small private lesson studio working with students from all across the valley.

Sean’s teaching philosophy revolves around inspiring students to be the best version of themselves, both musically and in every other aspect of their lives.