PJ Corallo - Drummer | Monmouth County, New Jersey

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2016 Berklee College of Music graduate with a Bachelor of Music in Professional Music. PJ’s concentrations were in Music Business/Performance while attending Berklee. PJ has studied privately over 15 years in the New Jersey shore area before attending Berklee College of Music under the instruction of Joe Nevolo (Big Beat Music Studio, Neptune NJ) and John Gronert (Ocean, NJ). PJ is currently teaching part time at School of Rock in Red Bank, NJ as well as privately out of his house/via Skype.

Set-List

All genres of music.

Biography

PJ Corallo is a Professional Drummer/Performer/Composer/Arranger/Educator out of Asbury Park, New Jersey. He has studied for many years under Joe Nevolo (Big Beat Music Studio- Neptune, NJ) and John Gronert (Ocean, NJ). PJ has also recently graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of Music located in Boston, MA. There he had the honor of studying with the legendary John Blackwell, Kim Plainfield, Alberto Netto, along with his mentor, Tony 'Thunder' Smith. While earning a bachelors degree in Professional Music, being at Berklee he has been surrounded by the best of the best, world cla ... ss musicians everyday. PJ is incredibly passionate for spreading his knowledge about drumming and music. His philosophy on teaching is to be able to share information with people (students) in an interesting and fun way that creates a positive environment for both the student and the teacher. He believes that it’s essential to assess each student’s abilities knowing everyone has different strengths and weaknesses. Finding these weaknesses and turning them into positive things to work on for the student is an important part to being a successful private teacher. PJ is available for booking a live drummer of all genres, studio work, composing/arranging, and teaching private lessons in the NJ/NY, Tri-state area. Read More

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Experience

Currently performing with Quincy Mumford and The Reason Why all over NJ and greater tri-state area. Currently playing for pop punk band, Cardinals in the NJ and greater tri-state area. New England, greater Boston area with bands Soulpax, Without Walls, (Cardinals, formerly Tighticus Finch) as well as various ensembles/studio sessions while at Berklee College of Music.
House of Blues Dallas, TX attending the Rock ‘N’ Roll fantasy camp performing with Dickey Betts (Allman Brothers) and many other rock legends. Bamboozle Festival with The Zodiac Complex (East Rutherford, NJ 2011). Drum ... fantasy camp (2007) playing with members of Steve Smith’s band, Vital Information at Seton Hall University. Has played in various cover bands all along the Jersey shore at many bars/clubs and even weddings/private functions. Read More

Previous Clients

Various weddings, corporate events, and private functions to local bar/club gigs throughout NJ/tri-state area.

Suitable for

Bar / Bat Mitzvah Birthday Party (Adult) Casinos Christening Christmas Party Cocktail Party / Drinks Reception Corporate Event Dinner Party Jewish Wedding Private Party Product Launch / Promotion Trade Show / Exhibitions

Additional Information

Working on establishing own personal LLC.