James Murphy

James Murphy

Independent/Berklee College of Music

James picked up his first pair of drumsticks at the age of 12 and has not put them down since. James is an Associate Professor of Percussion at Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts and rocked the kit for Blue Man Group Boston for almost a decade. James is an active clinician and an educational contributor to Modern Drummer Magazine. Drummers around the globe love James' playing style and unique teaching methods. James is endorsed by Zildjian Cymbals, Vater Sticks, PEARL Drums, Remo Drum Heads, 64 Audio In-Ears, Protection Racket Cases.

James Murphy'S SETUP:

  1. 16" K Custom Special Dry HiHats
  2. 21" K Custom Special Dry Trash Crash
  3. 8" Inverted China Splash Stack
  4. 22" K Custom Dry Complex Ride

* May be prototype

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    My love for every aspect of the drums keeps me motivated and inspired! Doesn't matter if I am practicing, performing, listening, or teaching... it is all part of the journey.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    Always be humble and open minded, willing to learn and grow, especially there is no substitute for good old fashioned hard work.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    22" K Custom Dry Complex Ride 1st series

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