I'm a performer and educator based in mid-Michigan. I grew up on rock n' roll but was bitten by the jazz bug in my teens. I've been honored to share the stage with many great musicians including Fareed Haque, Rodney Whitaker, Tony Monaco, Randy Napoleon, Bill Heid, Jim Alfredson/organissimo, Michael Dease, and blues rocker Smokin Joe Kubek.
Jeff Shoup
Independent/Hope College
Jeff
Shoup
IN 3
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Most memorable Next-Level Performance
There's nothing like being on the bandstand with a musician whom you highly respect and seeing them look up at you and smile when stuff is really cooking. -
What Drives Your Creativity?
I like to learn about the journeys of other creative persons through books, interviews, and podcasts. They don't necessarily have to be musicians; I've learned a lot about creativity from listening to writers, actors, and scientists. -
Why do you choose Vic Firth?
Vic Firth sticks just feel like home. Nothing else I've tried even gets close.
BEHIND THE KIT
