Johnny Tr.

Monroe, NC

Drum Lessons

Pin Studio or Webcam

Experiance 50 Years

About Me

Johnny, endorsed by Volcano Percussion, has been performing for over 50 years as a “multi-percussion-specialist” in the Art of Afro-Cuban/Caribbean drumming and Latin Jazz music. Creator of A Hand to Drum Productions/Online Learning. Some of the Artists that Johnny has worked with cover the gamut of styles in music. Here is a short list: Carlos Santana, Eddie Palmieri, Sergio Mendes & Brasil 77, Paquito D’Riviera, The Jackson 5, Willie Bobo, Mongo Santamaria, Cerrone (France), Gloria Gaynor, Johnny Pacheco, Dave Valentine and over 100 other major artist’s in the United States and abroad. To date, Johnny has been in 180 bands, over 500 recordings, and has done 17 International World tours to more than 50 countries.

Johnny Tr. has over 50 years of music experience in the Monroe area.

Johnny Tr. is proficient in and teaches Drum Lessons .

Formal Education:

- Attended the East 3rd St. Music Settlement in 1972
- Johnny Colon School of Music NYC. Studied timbales and bongos with Manny Oquendo and Nicky Marrero.
- Studied with Ubaldo Nieto(Machito Orchestra drummer) reading for timbales
- Charlie Palmieri Salsa class orchestra at NYU 1973
- Attended Los Angeles Community College 1976-78 Liberal Arts program studied percussion under Dave Smith

Private Education:

Studied Djimbe and drum set at Jazzmobile-IS 201-NYCity, with Ritchie “Pablo” Landrum and Charlie Persip.

Drum Lessons in Monroe, NC Lessons in Monroe, NC

Take professional Drum Lessons in Monroe, NC lessons in Monroe, NC with Johnny Tr., a dedicated instructor focused on delivering structured and results-driven training. Johnny Tr. brings real-world performance and teaching experience into every lesson, ensuring a practical and engaging learning environment. Lessons are designed to strengthen fundamentals, enhance technique, and build confidence through practical, hands-on learning.