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Information about drummer Austin McMahon, including biography, pictures and audio.
Austin McMahon was raised in northern New Jersey, USA and began playing the drumset
at age fourteen. Immediately after acquiring a drumset of his own, he began to study with
Tommy Igoe, currently known for his work as drummer/assistant musical director on Broadway
with The Lion King. Sonny Igoe and John Riley were also very important teachers who greatly
influenced Austin's playing and direction in music.
During high school, Austin was chosen to perform with the New Jersey All-state Jazz
Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra and particpated in jazz workshops including Jazz for
Teens, William Paterson College Summer Jazz Workshop and Litchfield Jazz Festival and Summer Music School in Litchfield, Connecticutt. These programs introduced Austin to
numerous other young musicians interested in pursuing careers in Jazz.
After graduating from Roxbury High School, Austin was invited to attend the University of
Miami (Florida) on a music scholarship.
While based out of Miami, Florida, Austin quickly became active in the live music scene.
Austin developed his sound with many other students from the University playing in a wide
variety of musical situations including: A two year residency with the reknowned University
of Miami Concert Jazz Band, as well as the Salsa Orchestra, and Bop Brothers.
After five years in Miami, Austin completed his Bachelors and Masters of Music Degrees in
the University of Miami Studio Music and Jazz program ...
Austin McMahon was raised in northern New Jersey, USA and began playing the drumset
at age fourteen. Immediately after acquiring a drumset of his own, he began to study with
Tommy Igoe, currently known for his work as drummer/assistant musical director on Broadway
with The Lion King. Sonny Igoe and John Riley were also very important teachers who greatly
influenced Austin's playing and direction in music.
During high school, Austin was chosen to perform with the New Jersey All-state Jazz
Ensemble, Wind Ensemble and Orchestra and particpated in jazz workshops including Jazz for
Teens, William Paterson College Summer Jazz Workshop and Litchfield Jazz Festival and Summer Music School in Litchfield, Connecticutt. These programs introduced Austin to
numerous other young musicians interested in pursuing careers in Jazz.
After graduating from Roxbury High School, Austin was invited to attend the University of
Miami (Florida) on a music scholarship.
While based out of Miami, Florida, Austin quickly became active in the live music scene.
Austin developed his sound with many other students from the University playing in a wide
variety of musical situations including: A two year residency with the reknowned University
of Miami Concert Jazz Band, as well as the Salsa Orchestra, and Bop Brothers.
After five years in Miami, Austin completed his Bachelors and Masters of Music Degrees in
the University of Miami Studio Music and Jazz program ...
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At the age of fifteen, Billy got his first studio experience when he became the house drummer for a local Cincinnati gospel recording studio/label. While attending The Cincinnati Conservatory of Music, Billy says: "I had a technical gig mixing the sound at a Thad Jones/ Mel Lewis concert in Cincinnati and I met Mel Lewis, who said I needed to go to New York (to Frank Ippolito's Drum Shop) to get a set of K. Zildjian (Istanbul) cymbals. This was during the early 70's. In New York, I selected a set of K's with assistance from Papa Jo Jones, who was just hangin' out at the shop that
day!!!"
"I also got an extremely influencial drum lesson with Elvin Jones that, due to his generosity, lasted six hours! I will always be indebted to Mr. Jones for the many gifts he shared that day." Billy quit the conservatory in the second year when he realized that he wanted to play jazz and rock. "Counting two hundred and ten measures to play a two measure chime part wasn't my thing." His symphonic career ended, it was off to North Texas State University; a jazz school that emphasized playing ...
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The " fateful meeting " with drums occurred when he was only three years old.
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The " fateful meeting " with drums occurred when he was only three years old.
While attending a family wedding he was dazzled by the sight of the drums. There was, in fact, the typical band cheering up the party. The next day, using pot lids, boxes and washing powder bins he began practicing ...
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