Perry Senn

About Perry Senn

An extremely versatile, classically-trained jazz drummer, percussionist, teacher, and Author of the beginning drummer\'s book and accompanying video course;\'Drum Control-(vol. 1)\' Senn has worked as a sideman with; The legendary Chuck Berry_ Godfather of Rock & Roll - who wrote \"Johnny B Goode,\"\"Roll Over Beethoven,\" etc.)(See more.) Alex Ligertwood (Lead vocalist for SANTANA for 12 albums);(See more.) Jack Sheldon_ Renowned Jazz trumpeter, Bandleader, Actor (T.V. & Film);(see more.) David Garfield _Keyboards, Producer, Composer & Arranger (George Benson-musical director, LA Sessions, etc).(See more.) Rob Chiarelli _Multi-Grammy Award Winning Mix-engineer and producer-(Albums: See more.)-[More, including; Arthur Adams, Roy Gaines, Janiva Magness, Shakila, The Coasters, etc]… David Garfield describes Perry as;\"A great drummer with a solid time feel, great groove, and a musical drummer with big ears.\" In the spirit of improving himself for the music and those, he works with. Perry sought out and studied with these top-name drummers and musicians. Peter Erskine, Jeff Hamilton, Joe LaBarbara, Bernie Dresel, Greg Bissonette, Michael Carvin, Steve Bagby, David Garfield-(keys), Rufus Reid-(bass), Ari Hoenig, Dave Samuels-(vibes), Dom Moio, Danny Tomlinson, Kenny Aronoff, and Ricky Lawson. Perry Senn has played across the United States, several European countries, and Canada. Fueling grooves to all kinds of musical styles, artists, and stages, be it live or recording sessions, for about the past thirty years. In music markets of Phoenix, AZ, Los Angeles, CA, and now the (Denver metro area). You can find him working on recordings and playing in the Denver metro area when not doing video content to help other drummers-\"Showing other drummers the \'secrets\' and shortcuts I learned (while I had my time around \'the Big Boys\')-\"if it\'s helpful to you, it\'s enjoyable for me and keeps it fresh!\"

Experience

1. Middle and Elementary School Music Teacher

   St. Mary Catholic School

   Aug 2022 — Present · Greeley, CO, US

Education

• Private study after college with Musicians

  Post Graduate

  1983 — 2012

• William Paterson University of New Jersey

  Bachelor’s Degree

  1981 — 1984

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  2 Years

• William Paterson University of New Jersey

  Bachelor's degree

• University of Wisconsin-Green Bay

  Undergrad

  1979 — 1981