Jeff Samataro
Jeff has been studying and performing music for over 11 years now. He just recently graduated from The Berklee College of Music in 2011 with a bachelor’s degree in music performance. Jeff has studied with great teachers such as Dave Dicenso, Kenwood Dennard, Ralph Peterson Jr, Jon Hazilla, Bob Tamagni, Mark Walker, Terri Lyne Carrington, and BSO percussionist Richard Flanagan. Jeff primarily plays jazz, funk, blues, and rock but also enjoys playing classical percussion instruments as well. Jeff can be heard playing with his Boston based band Moss Points North and can also be seen playing at local jazz and blues venues around New England.

Teaching Philosophy
“I emphasize total relaxation and effortless playing. The drums are a very physical instrument and it’s important not to burn all the gas in your tank with tension and unnecessary motions. I also encourage playing with awareness of all that is going on around you while playing with a group. One of the smartest things I ever did as a drummer was to learn how to play the piano! It’s important to not just be a drummer, but a musician and the more you know about what’s going on around you the better you’ll be.”