Danny Paschall is a professional drummer/percussionist of 25+ years.  Originally hailing from Exmore, VA (though since his folks are from Pennsylvania originally, he considers himself “a frustrated Philly boy born in VA”) he grew up in a musical family and gravitated toward playing drums.

After graduating high school and going through the “young musician rigmarole” (school band, marching band, bands of the garage variety) Danny moved to Atlanta to study at the Atlanta Institute of Music, and since then has made Atlanta his musical home for the last 18 years or so.  His broad musical palette has allowed him to play/record/tour with the likes of (but not limited to):

• Col. Bruce Hampton

• Ike Willis & Denny Walley (Frank Zappa)

• Tony McAlpine

• Emil Werstler (Tony McAlpine, Verlorener, Chimaira, Daath)

• Kevin Scott (Jimmy Herring, John McLaughlin, the infamous Kevin Scott Tuesday Night Jam sessions that were an Atlanta institution for 13+ years)

• Atlanta Funk Society

• Twin Criminal

• Alex Gordon Hi-Fi

• Georgia Players Guild

• …and many other talented folks in GA and elsewhere

Among the gigs he has done, Danny has also participated in playing many theatrical productions, including a 7-year stint as a performer at the Georgia Renaissance Festival.

Danny has also been an active teacher since he first moved to Atlanta, teaching a huge wealth of students of all ages and levels.  The focus of what he teaches varies from student to student, but he always encourages an understanding of the fundamentals (ie, basic reading, rudiments, good technique, basic beats/fills with any/all styles of music, etc), learning the songs of your favorite artists, as well as experimentation and improvisation.  Danny also has years of experience teaching kids on the autism spectrum.