Michael Jay Mcgrogan

Michael Jay Mcgrogan was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and started playing drums at the age of ten. Mike set about private lessons and joined his elementary school music program as soon as he could. He took private lessons at Drum World throughout high school. Upon graduation, Mike was accepted into the Los Angeles Music Academy (LAMA) in Pasadena, CA. Mike graduated in 2005 after completing the drum program. At LAMA he was a student of Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, and Sherman Ferguson. Mike teaches all styles of drumming from jazz to heavy metal and puts a strong emphasis on instructing his students how to read drum notation. Recently, he has been an active studio drummer, performed live in the LA music scene and played many shows all over the country. Mike currently resides in San Diego. He continues his musical conquest by teaching private lessons and performing at clubs and casinos throughout Southern California. Mike teaches in office bucket drumming classes and hosts outdoor drum circles. He is teaching private drum lessons at US Music Lessons in San Diego, CA.