Jordan Fuqua

Talent Scouters, Record Labels, Recruiters, and more:

I appreciate you taking your time to read this brief description of myself and my musical abilities. I am a free lance/ session drummer, near the Orlando area. I am 22 years of age, and having been playing the kit for 13 years. I was trained specifically on drum-kit for, 5+ years, and then became classically trained in percussion and drum-kit until 21 years of age. I am passionate for music, hard-working, and professionally trained. I am business oriented, and highly-motivated, and my talent speaks for itself.

Achievements:

 - I was accepted and offered scholarships to both the University of Central Florida, and Florida State University for Jazz Performance - Drum set. 

- I have played, or sat in MOST churches and/or worship related events, in Brevard County.

- I attended Florida State University, Under the direction of Leon Anderson, for Jazz performance - Drum-set; did not graduate.

- In high school I marched drumline 4 years, was in concert band 4 years, and also Jazz ensemble for 4 years. 

- I toured with a pop singer directly out of high-school - Total of 3 shows. Orlando, FL, Melbourne, FL, Atlanta, GA. 

- I am professionally trained (11 years of lessons).

- I have taught drum-kit and rudimentary percussion at all levels, from 4th grade to high school level. 

- Have been heavily affiliated with Brevard County's top percussion instructor. 

- Have played various venues all over, from restaurants and house parties, to weddings and other events as a professional.

- I have played percussion, under the instruction of Robert Blum, at the Tampa Convention Center - For an All-State band convention. 

- I was accepted into the All-County Band, and performed at the Maxwell C. King Center for the performing arts.
- I was chosen to perform at the Headquarters of Coca-Cola, in Atlanta GA for their executives. This was released and sent to 97 countries. 

- Played the drum-kit LIVE, on television, for a percussion related performance out of Brevard County.

- Attended  Playlist LIVE, Orlando as a back up percussionist and vocalist for a Singer/Song-writer, Taylor Hewitt. 

- Played the drum-kit for a LIVE "Stage-it" concert, broadcast-ed all over the world.

I really appreciate any time you've taken to consider me as candidate for any possible teaching opportunities, gigs, studio sessions, tours, and anything in between. 

Jordan Fuqua