Jesse Shultzaberger is a drummer and drum educator based in Shepherdstown, WV. Jesse performs with numerous artists including Ginada Pinata, Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land, The Woodshedders, The Randy Thompson Band, Haplophryne, Kelly Carmichael, and his own group The Jazz Assembly.
Author of drum method book “Foundations of Drumming”.
Member of Sabian Education Network
Available for tours, gigs, sub-work, studio sessions, drum lessons and remote tracking.
Contact at jshultzab@gmail.com
Upcoming Shows
January 21 - Jazz Trio - The Brick - Hagerstown, Md
January 22 - Mink’s Miracle Medicine Album Release - Purple Fiddle - Thomas, WV
January 24 - Felix and Fingers - Private
January 29 - Jazz Jam - The Broad Axe - Hagerstown, Md
January 31 - Haplophryne - The Boat House - D.C.
February 4- Hot and Cool Jazz - Bussey, Ball, Shultzaberger - The Mecklenburg Inn - Shepherdstown, WV
February 7 - Ginada Pinata - Shepherdstown Opera House
February 18 - Jazz Trio - The Brick - Hagerstown, Md
March 4- Bussey, Ball, Shultzaberger - The Mecklenburg Inn - Shepherdstown, WV
March 5 - Haplophryne - The Depot - Baltimore, MD
March 8 - Melissa and The Moth Men - Baltimore Honky Tonk - Mobtown Ballroom
March 13- Ginada Piñata - Steinhardt Brewing - Frederick, MD
March 14 - Ginada Piñata - Monk’s BBQ - Purcellville, VA
March 18 - Jazz Trio - The Brick - Hagerstown, Md
March 28 - Felix and Fingers - Private - Annapolis, MD
April 1 - Bussey, Ball, Shultzaberger - The Mecklenburg Inn - Shepherdstown, WV
April 4 - Ginada Piñata - Sinistral Brewing - Manassas, VA
April 11 - Haplophryne - The Deep End - Frostburg, MD
April 15-18 - Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land - Midwest Tour
April 25 - Larry Keel’s Electric Larry Land - TBA - Pennsylvania
May 2 - Randy Thompson Band - Barn of Harpers Ferry
May 6 - Bussey, Ball, Shultzaberger - The Mecklenburg Inn - Shepherdstown, WV
May 8 - Gianda Pinata - Sleepy Creek on Potomac - Hedgesville, WV
May 20 - Jazz Trio - The Brick - Hagerstown, Md
June 7 - The Woodshedders - TBA
June 17 - Jazz Trio - The Brick - Hagerstown, Md
August 9 - Ginada Pinata - Floodzone Brewery - Union Bridge, MD
August 22 - Randy Thompson Band - Barn of Harpers Ferry
October 23 - Ginada Pinata - Barn of Harpers Ferry
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Study drums with me!
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At Redwing with Larry Keel
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First Wednesday of the Month!
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GP at Opera House on Feb 7
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Sleepy Creek with GP
Drum Lessons
Now offering private one on one drum lessons via Zoom. A limited number of in-person lessons are available at my private studio in Shepherdstown, WV. I teach all styles from rock to jazz, percussion, drumline and more.
Rates
30 minute online lesson $35
60 minute online lesson $70
60 minute in-person Lesson $80
Foundations of Drumming is available at BookBaby.com
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Foundations Of Drumming
Overview
This is an excellent beginner to intermediate drum instruction book, covering basic rudiments, rock, swing, and shuffle beats, drum fills and more.
Description
Everything great starts with a solid foundation, whether it's a building, a band, or a song. Foundations of Drumming gives you the tools to start building your musical foundation. This book takes you from basic rudiments and fundamentals, to rock, swing, shuffle, drum fills and more. Professional drummer and teacher, Jesse Shultzaberger, has laid out the progressive steps for you to develop your technique and style.