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I am a professional educator and performer of percussion instruments of Northern India, West Africa along with the Americas. During the past twenty years I have developed my style and performed my art all over the world. My studies include a degree in World Music Performance from the California Institute for the Arts of Valencia, California. I am also a certified k-12 music teacher in the state of Michigan.

Some of the groups I currently perform with are:

• Gratitude Steel Band (Caribbean, Soca Reggae, Gospel, Hip Hop and Original works)
• Deep Blue (Jazz, Flamenco and Latin works)
• Ann Arbor Kirtan (Chanting/meditation music)
• ICMD (Indian Classical Music and Dance at the University of Michigan)

I am a certified K-12 music teacher in the State of Michigan. At present, I am the music director at Go Like The Wind School in Ann Arbor, MI. Along with teaching and performing, please watch for and inquire about private lessons, creative workshops, and performance schedule.

I would also like to thank my mentors:

• Pandit Samar Saha
• Pandt Swapan Chaudhuri
• John Bergamo
• Kobla Ladzekpo
• Beatrice Lawluvi
• Randy Gloss
• Dr. Rajan Sachdeva

Thanks for visiting my website as I look forward to advancing students of all ages and abilities with my unique experience and world music perspective.

-John
E-Mail me today: jcmqt@johnchurchville.com