Justin (Jay) Myers

The Sacramento Kings Drumline, The Symphonia Phonotone Orchestra, Cosmic Roots

Justin (Jay) Myers is a Professional Musician, Composer and Educator specializing in Marching Percussion, Rock, Neo-Soul and Jazz. Born and raised in South Carolina, he began playing drums at the age of 2, cultivating his skills in the church before branching out to various other avenues of music to include Indoor Percussion, Concert band and Drum Corps.

In 2011, Jay attended The South Carolina Governor’s School for Arts and Humanities under the direction of Everett Beale (Boston Pops), where he meticulously studied Music and Percussion history.
After his career in the United States Air Force, Jay relocated to Sacramento California where he continues to enhance his music skills and knowledge.

Jay is the Captain of the Sacramento Kings Drumline and the Percussionist for The Symphonia Phonotone Orchestra and the Sacramento based quintet, Cosmic Roots.

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WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

Performing at half time during the 2023 NBA Playoffs in front of 10,000 Sacramento Kings fans.
WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

Music, learning new things and finding out how something works. I'm very inquisitive by nature and since a child, I've been known to ask a million questions until I fully understand.
FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

Vic Firths were the VERY first pair of sticks that I picked up to play at 2 years old in my grandmother's church in South carolina. From there I went on to marching percussion, indoor percussion and concert band where the all-white Ralph Hardimon Corpsmasters were more precious than gold.