Justin Matz - Drum Lessons with Justin Matz drum teacher in Portland Beaverton Aloha Hillsboro Tigard Forest Grove Gresham Vancouver

My student Mike Byrne has become the new drummer for The Smashing Pumpkins!

http://www.beavertonvalleytimes.com/news/print_story.php?story_id=125078554764312000

When Mike auditioned for the band, Billy Corgan said: "What made Mike stand out was he just seemed to have that X-factor that all the great drummers have, a stunning blend of power, speed, and grace. I'm excited to work with him moving forward--he truly deserves this opportunity. I believe in my heart he will push me to be a better musician."

Here is an interview I did for The Portland Mercury:

http://endhits.portlandmercury.com/endhits/archives/2009/08/19/justin-matz-drum-instructor-to-smashing-pumpkins-mike-byrne

Here is some video of him in action!

Pretty cool huh?

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Here is my student Dhanan Zakheim performing with his band “Fever” at the Someday Lounge in Portland, Oregon. Dhanan started taking lessons from scratch with me only 2 years ago. He also co-writes and records their music! Check him out! I really love the sound of his band. (I can’t get these songs out of my head they are so catchy!)

http://www.myspace.com/feverpdx

I love how he uses all the latin drumming I taught him! Awesome!!!!

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My next student I am very proud of. Dana Lockhart is the drummer for “The Bettys”. After only one year of taking lessons from scratch with me she decided to join the band even though she was really nervous about performing onstage. She is awesome! You have to go out and check her band out!

http://thebettysrock.com/