Level up your drum skills with personalized lessons from an experienced teacher of 27 years
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About John M.
Experience
Private Music Instructor
Sep, 1996 - PresentPrivate Studio
Instructing Music/Drums and Percussion
Drummer/Band Member
Mar, 1991 - May, 1997Lovin' Spoonful
Full time exclusive drummer and band member of the Lovin' Spoonful. International and national touring. Headlining stadium concerts, live stadium concert telecasts, headlining Vegas ticked shows, fests, fairs, corporate events all over the world.
Private Music Instructor
Sep, 1982 - PresentPrivate Studio (self employed independent contractor)
Instructing Music/Drums and Percussion from a home studio, at music stores, at private schools, and public schools.
Professional Music Performance
Jan, 1971 - PresentJ. J. M. Co. (self employed independent contractor)
Performance of Drums, Percussion, and Vocals professionally since childhood. Paid performances in all types of groups, for all types of gigs.
Education
Private student of Duanne Thamm
Sep, 1970 - Jun, 1979Duanne Thamm drums and percussion private instructor
AA program in Theater Arts
Aug, 1977 - Jun, 1979College of DuPage
On The Job Training
Sep, 1972Professional Musician
Awards
All-Around Jazz Band All Star DRums and Percussion
May, 1976Illinois High Scool Jazz Band Festival
Affiliations
Percussive Arts Society, The
Sep, 1972We offer students and professionals opportunities to grow artistically and professionally. Students can learn have a music industry experience through the PAS Internship program or apply to receive a PAS scholarship or grant. Professionals can create new percussion programs or gain recognition through PAS grants and contests. Many individuals have significantly impacted the world of percussion through the Percussive Arts Society and they are recognized in our Hall of Fame and Awards pages.
Languages
Music
Professional Proficiency
English
Native Proficiency
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