Colin Killion is a percussionist and educator from Perkasie, Pennsylvania and currently based in Philadelphia. He holds a Bachelors in Jazz Performance from the University of the Arts. He had the opportunity to study with some great drummers in Philadelphia including Erik Johnson and Dan Monaghan. Since moving to Philadelphia, Colin has performed with many of the upcoming young jazz musicians. Colin is also an experienced educator, working with organizations such as the Kimmel Center and Music Factory Philadelphia.
As a teacher Colin’s goals are to create a strong foundation in technique, teach how to fill the role of a drummer in a band, and show students methods to be able to expand their drum vocabulary. Students can expect to learn about multiple genres of music.
