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John, I can't thank you enough for sharing your wisdom and music at El Dorado HS with the VJO and thank you for stopping to talk to me and my students in Folsom after the concert! We are inspired by you and hope to be in touch. Thank you!
by Eric SamsonApril 27, 2026 5:45 PM
I LOVE all your works and performances. happy christmas! yours sincerely, matthias rumpf, dortmund, germany;-)
by MATTHIAS RUMPFDecember 26, 2025 1:29 AM
John, Assuming a drum student has the technical basics under their belt, where should a beginner start the Jazz drumming journey? What is your recommendation for books, video's, or online courses?
by Carlos MartinezNovember 15, 2025 8:06 PM
Dear Sir, Greatings. Just a note of thanks for all you do. We met a few moons ago at the Deerhead Inn. It definitely was a pleasure to see you live. I sat about 10feet from the stage. Your performance was awesome. We sat and talked a bit. You gave me a pair of sticks and was great ful for the time. Thanks again.
by Eardley ScottApril 7, 2025 4:29 PM
Hi John. You will not remember me,but I spoke with youyears ago at a Kosa festival or a modern drummer festival,but I think it was a Kosa. I told you I was having a problem with the Jazz Drummers workshop book,you then told me to then use the Bop drumming book. I did that only lately and it has given me so much more ability to incorporate some Jazz style playing that I was never able to do before as I was a Rock/blues player in bands years ago.What a great book. Thank you so much for that advice,I am 72 y.o.,still in pretty good shape & still practicing.You are a great player & teacher. Thanks again!
by Charlie WorleFebruary 19, 2025 11:25 AM
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