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William A. Jo

William A. Jo

Altoona, IA

Drum Lessons


Home or Studio

55 Years

About Me

Piano:  Began at age 5 with private teach.  I performed at Indiana Piano Recital at Indiana University 1953.  First Place and Standing Ovation.

Drums; Began in 5th Grade, Private lessons, Jr High Band 1961 through 1963. High School Marching Band, Concert Band, Choir. 1964-1966.  Indiana HS drum soloist. 1st place 1964,65 & 66. Indiana HS Jazz Drummer 2nd place 1965, Indian HS Jazz drummer of the Year 1966. 

While in high School I worked through ABC Production in Chicago. I worked with many bands in Chicago as fill in when regular band drummers were not available. Marian & Jimmy McPartland, Stan Getz, Ides of March, Buchinghams, Shadows of night, and many more.

North Texas State University: 1966-67 Jazz Music Major. 3 O'clock Lab Band drummer.  Instructor Leon Breaden, Private instructors, Ed Soph and Ron Fink' NTSU Marching Band, Concert Band.  

I went on the road with a couple of groups in Holiday Inn's and Ramada's in the mid west.  At a friends request I moved to Nashville and worked at Studio B with a number of well known artists.  I recorded with Barbara Mandrell, Earnest Tubbs, many commercials and preliminary recordings for future artist's work.

Santa Fe Summer Thearter Staff Drummer 2 years at the Greer Garson Theater. I have 10 years of road experience in Jazz Blues, Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Country and MOR. I taught privately both rudimental drumming and kit techniques.

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William A. Jo has over 55 years of music experience in the Altoona area.

William A. Jo is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .



Formal Education:

I took 12 hours of music perfomance, 3 O'clock Lab Band, marching band, theory, piano, and snare percussion.

I have a Bachelors Degree with Major in Business (Marketing and Management) Minors in Music and Russian. Mesa State College, Grand Junction, CO.

Private Education:

I have taken 2 years of piano lessons, 5 years of rudimental lessons, and 3 years of kit lessons. I took 5 lessons with Gene Krupa and 1 lesson with Buddy Rich.

Performing Experience:

I performed in High School, free lance work in Chicago. 1964-1966. North Texas State U. 3'Oclock lab band. I spent 19 years playing in bands on the road and 2 years as a studio musician at studio B in Nashville. I played with Barbara Mandrell, Earnest Tubbs and many others.

Experience Teaching:

I taught music as a substitue in the Glendale,AZ School disctirt. Private instructor in Phoenix AZ, Private instructions in Des Moines IA. total 3 years. 15 students.

Age Group Taught:
  • Young Adult Adult Child
Genres Taught:
  • Rock
  • Blues
  • Jazz
  • Classical
  • Country
Languages Spoken:
  • English
Lessons Locations:
  • Your Home
  • Teacher 's Studio
Availability:
Day Start Time End Time Detailed View
Mon 6:00pm 9:00pm View
Tue off off View
Wed 6:00pm 9:00pm View
Thu 6:00pm 9:00pm View
Fri off off View
Sat 9:30am 4:00pm View
Sun off off View
Last updated on 03/06/2019
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William A. Jo is willing to travel up to a distance of 25 Miles to teach a lesson in your home.
Points of Interest in Lower Manhattan
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