About Aya Strauss

Aya Strauss is a percussion designer and educator who currently lives and works in Torrance, California. Inspired by her upbringing in the southern California percussion scene, Aya strives to realize her dual passions for creative and emotionally striking musical composition, and humanistic and effective education.

Aya currently works with Broken City Percussion, and has worked with many independent ensembles such as Blue Knights Drum & Bugle Corps, Pacific Crest Drum & Bugle Corps, and Gold Indoor Percussion and Drum & Bugle Corps, as well as scholastic programs in Southern California such as Mira Costa HS and Gahr HS. She designs battery percussion, front ensemble, sound, for programs throughout Southern California and beyond.

Aya attended UCLA from 2014-2018, where she received a degree with honors in cognitive science. Aya is a proud member of the Vic Firth educational team.