Joe Mailloux, BA, MM
Drum Set - Orchestral - Afro-folkloric
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 hand drums, Western, drum-set, 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 hand drums, Western, drum-set, 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.
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Outcall and Studio Lessons
Offering private drum lessons in Santa Cruz and the surrounding area
Lessons are tailored to synthesize student goals and interests 3-5+ Concepts per 30 mins Core subjects include:
Contact for Price Scale *Serious students will not be turned away for a lack of funds |
Brazilian Percussion Class
Join instructors Mestre Papiba and Joe Mailloux, MM, in a hands on exploration of Samba and other drumming traditions of Brazil. All Levels. $10
Join instructors Mestre Papiba and Joe Mailloux, MM, in a hands on exploration of Samba and other drumming traditions of Brazil. All Levels. $10
- Raizes do Brasil Capoeira. 207 McPherson St, Santa Cruz
- 7:45-9pm. Last Thursday of the Month
- 2/28/19
- 3/28/19
- 4/25/19
- 5/30/19
JoeMailloux@gmail.com
(831) 435-6813
(831) 435-6813