Hi, I'm Jonathan Pace.
I'm a drummer based in Atlanta, Georgia, and I've been playing professionally for over fifteen years.
Over that time I've found myself in all kinds of musical situations. I've toured throughout the United States and Canada with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, played off-Broadway in New York City, performed private events for President Jimmy Carter and Robert Downey Jr., and spent plenty of nights playing clubs, theaters, churches, festivals, and events around Atlanta and beyond. Along the way, I've also made appearances in television and film productions including Stranger Things, Dynasty, Atlanta, The Big Door Prize, and Reptile.
These days you'll usually find me playing with Darling Machine, James Hall and The Steady Wicked, The Junior Mints, or one of the many freelance projects that keep my calendar interesting. Depending on the week, that might mean a recording session, a songwriter show, a church service, a private event, a corporate gig, or a live-band karaoke night.
I also teach drum lessons. Some of my students are complete beginners, while others have been playing for years and are looking to sharpen their skills, build confidence, or break through a plateau. I enjoy helping people make steady progress while keeping music challenging, rewarding, and fun.
I graduated from Kennesaw State University in 2017 with a degree in Jazz Studies. Over the years I've been fortunate to study with Justin Chesarek, Aloke Dutta, Roy "Futureman" Wooten, John Riley, Ari Hoenig, and many other outstanding musicians who have shaped the way I think about music, practice, and teaching.
Outside of performing and teaching, I'm usually working on original music, practicing, taking care of business, or disappearing down some musical rabbit hole. One thing I know for sure about music is that it has a funny way of opening doors you didn't even know existed.