Lately, Tommy has focused his efforts on education releasing 2 groundbreaking DVD's that have set a new standard for drum education. "Getting Started on Drums", considered the most comprehensive beginning video available and the just released "Groove Essentials", the only complete groove encyclopedia available today on DVD.
The newly released companion play-along package for Groove Essentials has been long awaited by fans of Tommy's work. The worldwide reaction to the Groove Essentials concept has been unprecedented and is already considered a staple amongst drummers of all levels who strive to become true musicians on the drumset. In addition to conducting masterclasses and clinics worldwide, he also teaches privately in his personal studio in the New York City area The reaction to Groove Essentials has been unprecedented and is already considered a staple amongst drummers of all levels who strive to become true musicians on the drumset. In addition to conducting masterclasses and clinics worldwide, he also teaches privately in his personal studio in the New York City area.
Tommy composed the drumset book for record breaking musical "The Lion King on Broadway", where he still serves today as principal drummer and associate conductor. He has also served as professor of Jazz Studies at Rutgers University. Currently, he also tours with the legendary Art Garfunkel which takes him to all corners of the globe every year. The only way to really stay current on Tommy's career and gigs is to check out his website- TommyIgoe.com- where you can see an updated list of gigs, clinics and educational products. Tommy is a proud endorser of Drum Workshop, Zildjian Cymbals, Vic Firth Sticks, Remo Drumheads and Latin Percussion
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