Joe Martone
Joe Martone is a professional percussionist and educator based in Los Angeles. He has been featured on various recordings, playing on projects such as Netflix's "Fubar", Amazon's "Emergency", and Justin Chon's "Blue Bayou", to name a few. He has also played on many albums including Danny Elfman's "Big Mess" and John Daversa's 2016 Grammy-nominated album, "Kaleidoscope Eyes: Music of the Beatles".
Aside from his recording work, Joe works for many live theater and on-camera productions. He has experience playing over 30 different musicals, ballets and operas, and has been seen on camera for such shows as "The Voice", "American Idol", HBO's "Perry Mason" and Disney’s "The Mandalorian". Through his diverse career, he has been able to work in many parts of the entertainment industry, and works to share these experiences with his students.
Julie & Julia Play Along - "Julia's Theme"
818
Dealing with the Dry Season
2025 Channel Update
Mary Poppins: Drummer's Perspective
Something Rotten!: Drummer's Perspective - Sightreading
The Secret Garden: Percussionist's Perspective
Harry Potter Play Along - “Leaving Hogwarts”
The Incredibles Play Along - "Life's Incredible Again"
Tangled Play Along - "I See The Light"
Jurassic Park Play Along - "My Friend The Brachiosaurus"
Newsies: Drummer's Perspective
Legally Blonde the Musical: Percussionist's Perspective
Aladdin Play Along - "Arabian Nights"
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Play Along - "Mr. Gateau"
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Play Along - "The Accident"
West Side Story Play Along - "Cool"
Unboxing - Rustic Percussion Mallet Rack
Tour of My Cartage Cases
Late 1920s 14x17 Ludwig & Ludwig Field Drum
Cymbal Seat Comparison - Which gives the best sound?
16th Note Partial Drumset Exercise
Comparison - Drum Tortillas vs Big Fat Snare Drum