Matt Murphy: Testimonials/News

Thanks a million to Steve Lobmeier and D'Addario Corporation, for their recent endorsement. Their products are second to none in educational tools for percussionists all over the world.

It's an honor to be associated with HQ Percussion and I'm looking forward to a life long relationship with this great company.

The Definitive Guide to Afro-Caribbean Grooves: Contemporary Drum Set Rhythms from the Caribbean.

My newest method book with 20 different styles from the Caribbean and beyond. Over 115 different groove variations proven effective in a practical setting. 91 pages.

Forward by: Dr. Dean Gronemeier, Esq.

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A BIG shout out to Chris Brady and Aquarian Drumheads! Thank you for bringing me on as one of your Artists. Ya'll have the best product on the market and it's a true honor to be associated with such a fine company! I'm looking forward to a life long association with all of you.

Thanks again.
MM

"I've known Matt since we were kids and have played in bands together for years. He always had that something special and was always better than everyone else. I'm sure you know he's also a great all around guy. Learn all you can from him because his skill comes from many years of hard work and determination. He inspired me to be the best I can be. Let him inspire you!"
Darin J Harlow- Matt's First Bass Player

"My 13 year old son started taking drum lessons when he was 10. While he had a good teacher, his interest did not seem to grow as time went on. In fact, he had given up the drums for over a year. Then, he took a drum workshop for a week & met Matt. He has been taking lessons with him ever since. In the past year and a half, not only has Zach developed a love & passion for drumming, he has found an amazing coach & friend in Matt. Matt has the ability to really connect with kids (and adults). He has the ability to understand where my son comes from musically and beyond."
-Meryl Russo- Parent

"I've had the opportunity to work with, and hang out with Matt Murphy for about nine years now. In that time I've never met a more reliable caring individual in my life. That's only a small part of a huge list of positives I could throw out about this great friend, and just as great a musician. And that's telling it like it is. "
-Stan Sykes- Singer, Songwriter, Producer

"There are not enough words to describe the person that Matt Murphy is. Not only do I have the pleasure of Matt playing drums for my own band, but also have done recording sessions, live performances, drum lessons, and several other jobs in the entertainment industry with him. Matt Murphy been there for me and my company at the drop of a dime, and has also become one of my best friends. To me, Matt Murphy is one of the most influential and leading drummers in Hollywood."
-Randy Barach-Executive Producer, Director, Musician

“I played drums for many years and have seen a lot of great drummers on stage, from Ginger Baker, Mitch Mitchell, and Clive Bunker to Philly Joe Jones, Anthony Williams, and Lenny White. From what I’ve seen Matt Murphy play on stage, I’ll bet that someday folks are going to be putting him up in the same league as those guys.”
-Tom Silvestri- Producer, Screenwriter, Musician

"Having played in a variety of musical settings with Matt Murphy over the last 15 years, I have experienced- firsthand- Matt's development into the versatile drummer that he is today. Matt is comfortable playing mutiple styles of music including Big Band, Jazz, Latin, Reggae, Pop Rock, and many more."
-David Kelley- Music Industry Executive