Thomas Perry – Drums and Bass Instructor

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If you had not pursued music, what profession would you have pursued instead?
I would have joined the Navy as a pilot. I even went to boot camp for two summers as a teenager on Treasure Island as a part of the Sea Cadet program.

Do you play any instruments besides percussion?
Yes, I play the bass, guitar and even a little piano. Dennis Cole was my first bass teacher, and I started playing guitar mostly because Wayne Anderson told me I couldn’t!

What is your favorite beverage?
Iced tea.

Do you have any hobbies outside of music?
I love to build models like cars, planes and ships.

Who has been the most inspiring drummer in your life?
Nate Grisby (The percussion instructor Thomas ultimately replaced at his high school).

Alive or Dead, What Musician would you do anything to see perform/meet?
Jimi Hendrix.

Any hidden talents besides music?
I am a great chef and love gardening!

What did you want to be while you were growing up?
Fighter Pilot.

If you could have any ‘Super Power’, which one would it be?
The ability to freeze time.

If you could master any other instrument which would it be?
The piano.

Have you had what people would consider your “15 Minutes of Fame”, and if so when/what was that?
My band Flametal sold over 50,000 C.D’s overseas in Japan.

It’s your last meal: What would it be?
My mom’s corned beef!

You’re sent to a deserted island, and you only have one album to listen to: Which is it?
Ren and Stimpy: You Eediot

If you could leave one lesson with your students what would it be?
Just go for it, and give it your all.