TAMI JOHNSON - ABOUT ME
I am a dedicated drummer who has been creating, rehearsing, performing, recording, touring, and promoting music with original bands for three decades in addition to drumming for cover bands and various musical productions in NYC, Vermont, Florida, and North Dakota.
EXPERIENCE
Sound: 10+ years professional [paid] experience setting up for live events and performances, including PA and board; monitors; amps; drumkit; mic placement
• Branded Saloon, Brooklyn, NY | 2010 - 2019: provided on-site sound and media support for live performances and events; set-up, maintained booking and events system; promotion; website; social
• Live shows and music rehearsal studio, Brooklyn, NY 2001-2019: Purchased PA, set-up calendar for 6+ bands,maintained the space and relocated spaces 3 times successfully .
Teaching: I have given private drum lessons for 3 years teaching students how to setup the kit, proper stick techniques, practicing with a click track, and encouraging daily practice of the rudiments.
• Private rehearsal/recording studio in Gowanus, Brooklyn NY | 2015 - 2019
• Volunteered as a drum instructor at The Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls and Women, Brooklyn, NY | 2008 - 2017
Studio Management: Experience managing rehearsal/recording studio rentals etc
• Private rehearsal spaces located in Flood Music, Brooklyn, NY | 2005 - 2014
• Private rehearsal spaces located in King Killer, Brooklyn, NY | 2014 - 2018
Production: Entry level experience with general labor load and unload gear from semi trucks. Experience unpacking and set-up of lighting systems, stages and led walls. 508 Operations, New York
Social/Web: I have decades of experience creating and maintaining websites for venues, artists, shops and more. I have strong skills with all of the major social media platforms, including Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
Booking: 10 years of experience booking bands and events at Branded Saloon in Brooklyn, NY and local Brooklyn Community Gardens.
Retail & Food Service : Experience in bartending, server, prep-cook, sales, stockroom and display.
References available upon request.
