About Giovanni

Giovanni received a BA in Jazz Studies from Judson University, and since then has worked with countless artists based in Chicago and Nashville, including the great jazz and concert pianist Dr. Rev. Huntley Brown, original country band The Rangers and blues guitarist Jimmy Nick to name a few. Giovanni has played for crowds of over 1,200 people, and can regularly be found in concert venues in Chicago. Beyond his notable work in jazz and blues drumming, Giovanni’s time in the diverse Chicago music scene has granted him knowledge of a great variety of drumming styles, including  rock, pop, funk, latin, punk, arabic, and more.

While Giovanni was in Nashville he finished his studies from The Contemporary Music Center (CMC). There he learned crucial musician life skills such as learning the music business, studio producing flow/ track and STEM producing, touring life and rhythm section fundamentals. Giovanni was not only challenged with his drumming but his guitar and bass playing as well. 

In addition to his extensive teaching of drumming, he has taught students guitar, bass, and audio production skills, drawing on his time as an audio/visual technician at Judson University.