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?
 I also play guitar, bass, piano and almost any other instrument I can get my hands on!

Do you have any hobbies outside of music?
I love playing video games (RPGs especially), building and fixing things, and hanging out with my awesome kids and wife. I also enjoy bike riding with my family around the island.

Who has been the most inspiring drummer in your life?
Nate Grisby was my high school drum teacher, and he was my biggest inspiration to get into teaching.

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

Any hidden talents besides music?
I am great at building and fixing things- especially with wood. I built a crib and changing table by hand for my kids and it’s still in our family today. 

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 alto sax would be amazing to play!

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?
Baked potato. Or actually, potatoes prepared anyway, really

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