Tim Carman

Tim Carman

GA-20, Tim Carman Trio

Based in Boston, MA, Tim is an international touring musician, session drummer, educator, and published author with both Alfred Music and Hudson Music. œOne of Bostons most accomplished percussionists can be found in local Tim Carman, Andrew Maroney of Vanyaland writes, œCarman leaves his indelible imprint on some of Bostons most illustrious jazz/blues acts. Tims session work earned him a nomination for œSession Musician of the Year by the Boston Music Awards in 2020.

Tim currently records and tours extensively with GA-20, a two-time Billboard #1 blues trio signed to Karma Chief/Colemine records. He also leads two of his own projects: Tim Carman & The Street 45s (funk) and the Tim Carman Trio (soul jazz).

Along with performing, Tim is a dedicated educator who has released four drum books: Haynes-ISM (2022 via Hudson Music), Groove Systems (2021 via Hudson Music), Shape Beats: Drum Notation Simplified (2020), and Shape Beats for Kids (2017 via Alfred Music).

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  • Most memorable Next-Level Performance

    In 2020 I was hired by a Grammy Award winning producer to play drums on a country session. I got the call and went into the recording having not heard any of the songs. The session was supposed to be two days but I laid down drums for all eleven tracks in one day. It was a great experience for me and everyone was happy to get home one day early!

  • What Drives Your Creativity?

    Myself! Music and drumming for me is an obsession and a never ending study. There isn't a minute that goes by where I don't have a drum beat or song stuck in my head.

  • Why do you choose Vic Firth?

    It’s simple, Vic Firth makes the most CONSISTENT and RELIABLE sticks on the market! When I open a brick of X55A’s (my go-to stick), each stick is weighted and tapered with consistency from one pair to another, and they’re incredibly durable! Whether in the studio or on the stage, I can rely on Vic Firth sticks, brushes, and beaters to aid me in getting the job done!

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GA-20, Tim Carman Trio

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