Joe Mailloux, B.A., M.M.
Joe Mailloux is a professional percussionist and drum instructor in Santa Cruz, CA. He teaches private lessons at the Tannery Arts Center and is a leader in the samba community. He holds a B.A. in Music from Humboldt State University and a Masters of Music from Long Beach State University where he helped lead samba and world percussion classes and focused his master’s thesis on applying Ghanaian (Ewe) drumming to drum-set.
Versed in drum-set, hand drums, and contemporary percussion, Joe has performed professionally in settings ranging from cruise-line house bands and symphony orchestras, to Hong Kong and Bay Area parades and festivals. Having a unique access to master musicians of Brazilian, Cuban, Caribbean, and West African musical traditions, Joe has accumulated a breadth of cross-stylistic insight from his studies, performance experience, and directorial opportunities.
As an instructor, Joe has provided classes and lessons to all ages, including, percussion-appreciation and world-music at summer camps, non-profit youth-group organizations, and local schools. Joe has also played an integral part in creating a community-performance group with regular performances in the local and surrounding area.
Versed in drum-set, hand drums, and contemporary percussion, Joe has performed professionally in settings ranging from cruise-line house bands and symphony orchestras, to Hong Kong and Bay Area parades and festivals. Having a unique access to master musicians of Brazilian, Cuban, Caribbean, and West African musical traditions, Joe has accumulated a breadth of cross-stylistic insight from his studies, performance experience, and directorial opportunities.
As an instructor, Joe has provided classes and lessons to all ages, including, percussion-appreciation and world-music at summer camps, non-profit youth-group organizations, and local schools. Joe has also played an integral part in creating a community-performance group with regular performances in the local and surrounding area.