Timothy Towne
Timothy Towne
was born and raised in the Los Angeles area. In 1995, Tim and his family
moved to the Central Coast. He is a graduate of Los Angeles Harbor College
(1980-82—Associate of Arts, Music) and California State University, Dominguez
Hills (1982-84—Bachelor of Arts, Music). From 1980 to 1986 Tim performed
as a percussionist with the 562nd Air Force Band (California Air National
Guard). Tim also holds an MBA in Management Information Systems and the
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certificate.
When not playing drums Tim works as an Information Assurance Engineer.
Tim began his formal drum studies in 1979 with Bill Douglass. His other
teachers include John Perett and Wayne Robinson. The person who most influenced
Tim's approach to playing is Master Teacher Richard Wilson. During his
5 years of study with Richard, Tim developed his relaxed playing style,
accurate meter, and greatly improved his sight reading skills.
Performance Credits: Eloquent Quarter, Central City Swing Band, Bob Osborn,
Krazy Betty Band, Silver Eagle Band, Hancock College Jazz Band, Hancock
Concert Band, San Luis Obispo Symphony, Santa Maria Philharmonic and Lompoc
Pops Orchestra.
Timothy Towne
tim.towne@drummertowne.com
805 260-6793
Eloquent Quarter
Jazz At It's Finest
412
Cabo San Jose
Santa
Maria, CA 93455
805.928.4752