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About Al P.
Experience
Education-Drums-Guitar-Bass-Producer-Arranger-Music Direction
Jan, 1996 - PresentSonic Albonic Music
I have just completed fifteen years at the School of Rock in North Hollywood, CA. and Scottsdale, AZ. teaching drums, guitar, bass and musical direction for ensemble shows. Prior to SOR, I was Dean of Curriculum and drum teacher for the percussion department at The M. Gray Music Academy, a state of the art facility founded by Grammy Award winning artist Macy Gray located in North Hollywood Ca.
Education
Traditional Music Studies
Jan, 1983 - Jan, 1986Trinity College of Music, London...Pittsburgh, Pa Center/Maxine Shimer
BA Percussion Performance
Jan, 1986 - May, 1992Berklee College of Music
Certifications
Certification Music production and engineering
Dec, 1982The Recording Workshop
Certification for 1 -5 proficiency levels.
Jan, 1984Trinity College of Music, London
Piano, voice, theory traditional and harmony courses completed.
Awards
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Jan, 1995Vater Percussion
Gold Sales Award 500,000+
Dec, 1999RIAA
Platinum Sales Award 1,000,000+
Sep, 1999RIAA
Gold Sales Award 500.000+
Aug, 1999RIAA/ Recording Industry Association of America
Gold Sales Award 500,000+
Apr, 1999RIAA
Product Endorsement
Jan, 1998Rhythmtech Percussion
Product Endorsement
Jan, 1998EPAD CO
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Jan, 1996REMO Inc.
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Jan, 1996Zildjian Cymbals
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Jan, 1996Hoshino U.S.A.-Tama Drums
Affiliations
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Jan, 1996The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) is a membership association of more than 480,000 US composers, songwriters, lyricists and music publishers. The ASCAP is committed to nurturing music makers throughout their careers.
Languages
Jazz
Professional Proficiency
Music
Professional Proficiency
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