Gadd Paradiddle Groove Pattern
Miah started studying music at age 9 and received his first drum set at 12 years old. He gained experience performing in various school bands, learning a wide range of musical styles and genres from an early age.
Miah began his professional music career at 16, opening for notable bands like Type O Negative and Skankin' Pickle with his high school rock group. At 18, he joined the U.S. Army, receiving 4 Army Achievement Medals before being honorably discharged.
After moving to Los Angeles in 2003 to attend the Musicians Institute, Miah has played with numerous groups, from small trios to big bands. In addition to regular performances, he has played for private events, weddings, corporate functions, and even live TV.
Over the past 20 years, Miah has continued to work in the studio, teach, and give clinics at various institutions. He has collaborated with Grammy-nominated and award-winning producers, and has opened for high-profile acts like Steve Vai, Bobby Kimble, and Michael Angelo Batio.
Most recently, Miah has been performing with the DTF Band and The Blues Faithful. Alongside his playing career, he remains passionate about passing on his musical expertise and teaching the next generation of musicians through the Conservatory of Contemporary Music.
https://www.conservatoryofcontemporarymusic.com
Please contact Miah with any inquiries.
Standard Rates
Negotiable
Studio Rate
$100 per hour
Transcription Rates
$50 per hour*
Lessons :
$30 for 25 minutes - $110 for 4 lessons
$45 for 40 minutes - $160 for 4 lessons
$55 for 55 minutes - $200 for 4 lessons
- Cancellation Policy -
50% payment due for less than 24 hours notice
100% payment due if less than 4 hours notice
'Out of Town' Gigs & Recording:
Contract Rates
Touring:
Specifics Requested - Contract Rates
*Travel time to venues is considered
Free Lesson & Play-Along Links:
Crazy Army Rudimental Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSzE9st-x2Y&t=67s
Swing Free Etude Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h33g7CCooWM
16th Note Bass Drum Exercise (Free Lessons)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrmdYLg93C0
Moeller Technique - 16th note B.D. variation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BGQn60Yxk4&list=PLLQlZ6BvWh1titI0RArrZFYRIL4Lw2quF&index=15
Drum Play Along Example
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRakNJ_CFVk&list=PLLQlZ6BvWh1titI0RArrZFYRIL4Lw2quF&index=2
Yellow Moon @ Musicians Institute
The Blues Faithful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=31gIL1Idykg
D.T.F., Current, Drummer & Music Director
Smokin' Shabba
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7jvg1DqjF4
Musicians Institute, Hollywood, Ca 2007-2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5ghkTau5BU
Hot Club of North Hollywood, 2014-present
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lJOUlT8mhS0
M.I.A. Quartet, Los Angeles, Ca 2018-2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LnHgn_cckcs
Tall As Trees, 2013-2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9ztVlMUOG0
Popular Giants, 2013-2014
MTv: ‘Party Down South’
Discovery’s ‘Bikerlive’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crx8CmCLOtE
The Doosh 2010-2014
https://www.youtube.com/user/stevedushocki
P.D.P., Drummer & Co-founder, Hollywood, Ca 2003-2005
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTQZyfv27X0
The Van Dells, 2006-2007
“The Nation’s #1 Rock n’ Roll Review”
L.A. Vibes, Glendale, Ca 2018-2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UEY8PX7ZuU
Francis Buckley, Musicians Institute 2011-2016
Mikal Reid, 2011-2016
https://www.mi.edu/faculty/mikal-reid/
Cherry Cobler Jam 2015-2016
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYEvRHrVgTM
Audio Links via Sound Cloud:
"If you won't invest in your musicians, why should they invest in you?" - Miah Palmer
Bossa Dorado, originally by Dorado Schmitt, as performed by the Hot Club of North Hollywood
1933 Grace Ave, Los Angeles, California 90068, United States
(925) 818-8900 onlineconservatoryofmusic@gmail.com conservatoryofcontemporarymusic.com