LaMattina Drum Studios was started in Long Island New York in 1968 by John LaMattina, and has continued to the present. The studio is located in Atlanta, Georgia. LaMattina Drum Studio is now offering online lessons.

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The LaMattina Drum Studio consists of two full sized rooms and offers a total percussion training.

Exploratory sessions

The lessons are individualized to the needs of students and are set up in a logical order with a true educational system in place.

Studio One

This studio has two full drum sets, full sound system with headphones and volumes of pre-printed music.

Studio Two

This studio has drum pads, xylophone for mallet instruction, piano, marching and concert instruments.

About John

Born and raised on Long Island, New York, John LaMattina started his playing career at the age of seventeen with the music of the Beatles as an early influence.

He first studied at the Amato Music Studios in West Islip, N.Y. with Bob Brown as his first teacher. Three years later he studied with Al Miller in Plainview, N.Y. John credits Mr. Miller with the insights to project him into a musical career. Recently his friend, advisor and encourager, Dom Famularo, has influenced him in the application of skills and communication as a musician and teacher.

A drum instructor for over five decades, John teaches in his drum studio in Lawrenceville, Georgia teaching many students weekly. Many of his students have continued to study in various colleges and universities. Many have pursued careers in teaching and performance.

A local musician in the Metro-Atlanta Area, he is a free lance drummer playing in combos and big bands, performing all types of music from society to jazz to contemporary Christian to the Opening Ceremonies of the 1996 Olympics. He currently is the leader of the Atlanta – New York Connection and drummer for the  Junction Band.

John enjoys listening to drummers from all eras and lists Chick Webb, Buddy Rich, Louis Bellson, Sonny Payne, “Philly Joe” Jones, Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Ringo Starr, Chad smith, Steve smith,  Peter Erskine, and Steve Gadd as some of his favorites.

What my trainees say

I was the classic desperate housewife. Always hungry, tired and frustrated. With Tom's help, I managed to become the strong woman I am now.
Cecile Emeke
Half of my life was spent wandering and sobbing. It was only after meeting Tom that I discovered what I truly love: dancing naked in the dark with my pets.
Keith Stanfield
I'm not the sort of person that goes for coaching, but what can I say... Tom came at the right time and the right place. Thanks man, you helped me become myself.
Griffin Freeman
Oh my... I never thought I could feel so good in a simple talking session with Tom. True, his massage skills also help me relax, but it's his mind that really great.
Myra Lucretia

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