Danny Descalzo
Drummer/Percussionist/Instructor
Bio/Discography
Danny Descalzo is a respected drummer/educator and vocalist in the San Francisco Bay Area.
His recording and performing credits are extensive.
He has been teaching for over 20 years and brings passion and knowledge to his lessons, he has strong sense of the skills needed in the "real world" to help his students reach their goals and his desire to educate and inspire his students is paramount.
Danny has performed and recorded with some of the finest artists in the area,and his
discography includes 5 Gold Records with Fonovisa Recording Artists Los Tigres Del Norte, Atlantic Recording Artist Baxter Robertson, Curb Records Artists Cactus Choir, Max Records Artist Mick Overman, Matt Nathanson, Fred McCarty, Robert Temple and Moe's Kitchen to name a few. He has been a member of the acclaimed Garcia Brothers Band for over 20 years.
The Los Tigres album "Herencia de Familia" was nominated for the Billboard 2000 Album of the Year and won the Latin Grammy for Best Norteno Performance that same year.
He has also been a member of the outstanding vocal group Triple Play, The Groove Kings and local legends Daddy-O.
Danny has studied with world class drummer/author Pete Magadini and renowned drummer Walfredo Reyes Jr. and is an endorsed artist/educator of the Vic Firth Company.
He is also a highly rated member of the Teachstreet Network.
In addition to his regular teaching schedule he is coaching 2 drumline programs in the San Mateo area which include San Mateo High Schools first drumline under the auspices of Band Director Til Tribuzi and at Central Middle School in San Carlos as part of the music
program directed by Kristin Kunzelman.
In 2009 he initiated an annual drum scholarship program for young percussionists in the San Mateo School District who might not otherwise have access to private lessons.
In addition, as a member of the Board of Directors of the California Schools and Daycare Association, he has helped create and distribute a $1000 Music and Art Scholarship for each calender year.
His teaching practice is endorsed by world class drummer/percussionist Walfredo Reyes Jr.
References include:
Mr. Jason Mcelroy/Music Director for Bowditch Middle School, Foster City CA.
Mr. Til Tribuzi/Music Director for San Mateo High School, San Mateo CA.
Mr. Lester Chun/Music Director for Crocker Middle School, Hillsborough CA.
Danny Descalzo is a respected drummer/educator and vocalist in the San Francisco Bay Area.
His recording and performing credits are extensive.
He has been teaching for over 20 years and brings passion and knowledge to his lessons, he has strong sense of the skills needed in the "real world" to help his students reach their goals and his desire to educate and inspire his students is paramount.
Danny has performed and recorded with some of the finest artists in the area,and his
discography includes 5 Gold Records with Fonovisa Recording Artists Los Tigres Del Norte, Atlantic Recording Artist Baxter Robertson, Curb Records Artists Cactus Choir, Max Records Artist Mick Overman, Matt Nathanson, Fred McCarty, Robert Temple and Moe's Kitchen to name a few. He has been a member of the acclaimed Garcia Brothers Band for over 20 years.
The Los Tigres album "Herencia de Familia" was nominated for the Billboard 2000 Album of the Year and won the Latin Grammy for Best Norteno Performance that same year.
He has also been a member of the outstanding vocal group Triple Play, The Groove Kings and local legends Daddy-O.
Danny has studied with world class drummer/author Pete Magadini and renowned drummer Walfredo Reyes Jr. and is an endorsed artist/educator of the Vic Firth Company.
He is also a highly rated member of the Teachstreet Network.
In addition to his regular teaching schedule he is coaching 2 drumline programs in the San Mateo area which include San Mateo High Schools first drumline under the auspices of Band Director Til Tribuzi and at Central Middle School in San Carlos as part of the music
program directed by Kristin Kunzelman.
In 2009 he initiated an annual drum scholarship program for young percussionists in the San Mateo School District who might not otherwise have access to private lessons.
In addition, as a member of the Board of Directors of the California Schools and Daycare Association, he has helped create and distribute a $1000 Music and Art Scholarship for each calender year.
His teaching practice is endorsed by world class drummer/percussionist Walfredo Reyes Jr.
References include:
Mr. Jason Mcelroy/Music Director for Bowditch Middle School, Foster City CA.
Mr. Til Tribuzi/Music Director for San Mateo High School, San Mateo CA.
Mr. Lester Chun/Music Director for Crocker Middle School, Hillsborough CA.
Robert Temple/2002 Cactus Choir.2001 Los Tigres/Fonovisa/1999/Latin Grammy
Certified Gold
Anne Zesiger/2002 Los Tigres/2000/Certified Gold Raul Hernandez/Fonovisa/1999
Moe's Kitchen/2000 Matt Nathanson/1998 Los Tigres/Fonovisa/Certified Gold
Triple Play/1999 Los Tigres/1995/Certified Gold Los Tigres/1994/Certified Gold
Gig Garcia/Headliner Music/1998 Garcia Brothers/Bullseye Records/1981
Recommended websites
www.vicfirth.com
www.gredgarcia.com
www.luckygarcia.com
www.garciabrothersband.com
www.drumworldsf.com
www.vicfirth.com
www.gredgarcia.com
www.luckygarcia.com
www.garciabrothersband.com
www.drumworldsf.com
