Percussion

John Bryan

An accomplished percussionist in the music field , John Bryan has been playing professionally for more than 27 years.  Well known in the New York, New Jersey and West Coast club scene, Mr. Bryan has played at many popular venues such as the Bitter End, China Club, Village Gate, Ritz, CBGB, Webster Hall, the Bottom Line and the Stone Pony.

Among the legendary rock performers for which his bands have opened are Patti Smith, the Whirling Dervishes, the Fixx, Billy Squire, the Goo Goo Dolls, Jewel, and  the Romantics.

Mr. Bryan’s approach to  teaching focuses on the development of four way independence of the hands and feet, as well as proper stick techniques, control and endurance.