Jake Burton began drumming "formally" at the age of 7, although he had a drum kit as early as age three. In college, Jake obtained a B.S. in Biomedical Engineering while studying drums and symphonic percussion with St. Louis Symphony veteran Tom Stubbs. Following college, Jake enrolled in the prestigious Drummer's Collective School of Music in New York City, excelling in the Advanced Performance Program. Jake has taught both privately and at the community college level since 1999. He has done session work for various studios in the greater St. Louis, Seattle, New York City, Spokane, and Nashville Metropolitan areas and has opened up for national touring acts such as:
- Nelly, The Gin Blossoms, Afroman, Presidents of the United States of America, Craig Morgan, Air Supply, Zac Brown Band, Ricochet, Leon Russell, and Luke Bryan
Jake won Guitar Center's Drum Off finals in St. Louis in 2002. Jake Burton has performed live with Kip Winger, Russell Malone, Eddie Daniels, John Stowell, and many other greats. Jake is a member of the American Federation of Musicians (Nashville Local 257), the Nashville Recording Musicians Association (Nashville RMA), the Professional Drum Teachers Guild, the Hudson Music Teacher Integration Program, and the Vic Firth Music Education Team. He is available for tours, live gigs, studio recordings, and private lessons.
Jake is endorsed by: Vic Firth Drumsticks
Contact Information:
Cell: (253) 241-8609
Home: (615) 581-0131
Email: burtonjc100@yahoo.com
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For upcoming shows, visit Jake's Myspace page: www.myspace.com/jakeburtonmusic
Gear:
- 4 piece Custom "Where the Wild Things Are" Jazz Kit
- 6 piece Yamaha Stage Custom Drumset
- 6 piece Pacific MX Maple Kit
- Vic Firth Drumsticks
- Various Zildjian, Sabian, Paiste, & Wuhan Cymbals
- Audix Microphones
- Shure Microphones
- Shure PSM400 In Ear Monitor Rig
- SKB Road Cases
Audio:
(All MP3's Feature Jake Burton Playing Drums)
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