Joey Scale

Percussion Performance, Composition, and Education

<p>I am a third generation drummer from the Cleveland, OH area who relocated to Texas in February of 2012. While in Cleveland, I received my Bachelor of Music Degree in Percussion Performance from Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory. It was here that I was able to perform in the BW Percussion Ensemble, the BW Symphony Orchestra, BW Jazz Ensemble, BW Jazz Combo, and &ldquo;1)a&rdquo;, the BW Contemporary Music Ensemble. I also performed in numerous student recitals, both with my peers and as a soloist. During this time, I was able to play drums and percussion professionally for the Beck Center for the Arts (Lakewood, OH), the Players Guild Theatre (Canton, OH), and Kent State University. I also played professionally in countless local bands, where I was able to tour as far west as Idaho, as far south as Georgia, and as far east as New York. I have had the honor to share the stage with many inspiring musicians, including Valerie Naranjo of the Saturday Night Live Band, composer Krzysztof Penderecki (Stanley Kubrick&rsquo;s <em>The Shining</em>), Pat Benatar, and saxophonist Greg Banaszak, to name a few.</p> <p>As a professional drum set player, I have performed styles ranging from heavy rock to jazz to avant-garde solo pieces. As a professional percussionist, I have performed styles ranging from classical percussion to minimalism. I am well versed in percussion ensemble repertoire as well as solo percussion repertoire (mallets, multi-percussion, etc.). In the last two years, I have written and performed original solo percussion music, most of which combines electronic music idioms with classical percussion, all revolving around modern drum set styles</p> <p>Upon graduating with my Bachelor of Music Degree, I relocated to the Orlando, FL area to pursue my Master of Science in Entertainment Business. It was here that I was able to complete a business plan for a modern record label. During this time, I was able to perform locally as well as write and produce music. Upon graduation, I relocated back to Cleveland, OH where I implemented my business plan and was able to sell and produce music as well as book shows and short tours.</p> <p>My seven-year teaching experience is as diverse as my ten-year playing experience. I have taught private drum and percussion lessons at Baldwin-Wallace, the Aurora School of Music, and, most recently, the Cleveland School of Rock. I have taught music theory and music history as well as musical form and genre studies. I have percussion ensemble conducting and coaching experience, both in small and large groups. I have taught students ranging from five years of age to adults. I have taught ability levels ranging from beginners to advanced/college players. My teaching experience also includes teaching reading and comprehension skills to rural and inner-city youths.</p> <p>As a teacher, I am a lifelong learner, having studied drums and percussion with Josh Ryan, Jim Wall (<em>Big Brother and the Holding Company</em>), Valerie Naranjo (<em>SNL Band</em>), and Dave Hershey (<em>Logan Wells&rsquo; Patsy Cline Revue</em>). My teaching is always inspired with the aim of inspiring my students and preparing them for lifelong learning. For me, music is a vehicle in which to live an enriching, meaningful life, and having the opportunity to show that to my students is an honor and a privilege. The truest application of all knowledge and wisdom is the ability to educate others.</p> <p>For more information and music, visit www.JoeyScaleMusic.com or find me on Facebook at facebook.com/JoeyScaleMusic.&nbsp;</p>

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