Joe Alessandro

Joe attended P.I.T. in Hollywood (known today as M.I.T.), where he was introduced to the theories, styles and drum playing techniques that revealed the endless possibilities ahead of him. After P.I.T., Joe continued his musical education, studying with several name musicians such as Paul Cush, formerly of CBS Studios, Chuck Silverman, Terry Bozzio who had preformed with Missing Persons, Frank Zappa, Jeff Beck and others. Joe had continued picking up styles and techniques including the New Breed and other Independent limb styles that suited him so well!

Over the years, Joe has been recruited by both industry executives and musicians to play for them in a variety of projects and has received credits from Chuck Silverman in his compilation book and CD entitled, “The Funk Master” which was published by Warner Brothers in 1997.  He also signed on with Don Harrison to perform on an Album for Crysalis Records.  He has also performed on numerous other projects with CBS Records as well as a number of independent labels, including the “2006 Winter Nam Show“at the Anaheim Convention Center.

Having performed as a studio musician for more than 20 years, Joe’s experience has proven valuable to many who know of him and have been able to use him on their projects. He is currently affiliated with Hollywood Music and has been utilized in many of their various events and broadcasts since their inception.

 Joe has performed and been an Instructor/clinician at several Universities, Colleges, Schools, Churches, and Music stores; He has appeared at schools throughout California, Nevada, and Colorado, to name a few states.

In closing, Joe manages to Teach at his Practical Rhythms Studio, and performs Master classes, Clinics, Concerts and tours throughout the year and still finds time to write and produce his Instructional videos, The True Basics of drumming,

Endorsements include:

Pearl Drums* Paiste Cymbals * Vic Firth Sticks & Mallets *Aquarian Drum Heads *Phat Foot Drum Harness

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