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Band to Join.

ABOUT

Owner and creator of the YT channel Better Drummer (/betterdrummer). Jonathan Cogswell is a drummer/percussionist who graduated from Anderson University with a Bachelor's of Music in Instrumental Performance. Then attended Musician's Institute in Hollywood, CA. He plays nearly all styles of music, and is always looking for opportunities to further his music career as an educator, live performer, and studio musician. Currently offering drum tracking from his home studio. He has recorded albums with Wayne Griffith, Jeremiah's Prayer, Christian artist Kyle Mountsier, and singer/songwriter Eric Campagna. He has also had the privilege of playing with Sarah Scharbrough, Corey Cox, Casey Jamerson, Heather Michelle Chapman, Sandi Patti, Black Heart Social, Ryan Gibbons, Acoustic Empire, and The Meatball Band.

Screen name:
Jonathan_Cogswell
Member since:
Aug 07 2008
Active over 1 month ago
Level of commitment:
Very Committed
Years playing music:
25
Gigs played:
Over 100
Most available:
Days

Influences

Metallica, John Mayer, Joe Satriani, Andy McKee, Dave Matthews Band, Dream Theater, Muse, Death Cab for Cutie, Led Zeppelin, Buddy Rich, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, Steve Gadd, Jack Gilfoy.

Instrument experience:

Drums:
Expert
Other Percussion:
Expert

EQUIPMENT

Pearl Reference Series Drum kit, various cymbals, drum mics and cables, bodhran, doumbek, bongos.

AKAI MPK225, Presonus Firestudio Project, Ableton Live, and Adobe Creative Suite including Audition.

MUSIC