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...Excellent drumset work...
— Percussive Notes Magazine
 

pROFILE

John Doing is a San Francisco based percussionist specializing in drumset, musical theater, and world percussion. While living in New York City, John got his Masters in Jazz Performance from NYU and found many outlets for his versatility as a percussionist. From jazz to rock to musical theater to contemporary chamber music, John played the Blue Note, Jazz at Lincoln Center, The Bitter End, 55 Bar, Symphony Space, the Public Theater, and more with a variety of artists.

John currently plays Drums for the National Tour of Hamilton: An American Musical. He was also the drummer for the First National Tour of the award-winning musical Fun Home.

John studied Latin/World percussion techniques from the source in West Africa, Cuba, Brazil, Peru, and Puerto Rico. He has presented masterclasses on World percussion at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, the Juilliard Percussion Seminar, and several other colleges and universities. He maintains his private teaching studio of 15 years and works with various organizations to bring music to under-resourced schools in the SF Bay area.