Matt Johnson is a native of Southern California, where he still lives, plays and teaches. He is the drummer for the Tony Guerrero Quintet, which is also the backing band for actress and singer Jane Lynch. He is the director of drumset studies at Fullerton College in Orange County, where he created the “Digital Drumset Lab”, the largest drumset classroom of its kind.

In this interview, Matt talks about:

Getting his professional start at Disneyland

Playing multiple styles within one show

Choosing the right gear for the gig

Being an entertainer

Developing and executing a specific vision for your projects

Tailoring his teaching to a student’s goals

How creating personal relationships leads to professional work

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