Drummer, Percussionist,
and Educator.

Josh is a multi-talented jazz musician from Charleston, SC with over two decades of experience performing and educating.

Live Performing

With years of experience both touring Northern America and serving as the house drummer at a jazz lounge in Charleston, SC, Josh specializes in playing jazz, rock, orchestral, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, and other styles. He frequently plays with various big bands, orchestral groups, and Grammy award winning artists in the southeast region.

Profile view of three musicians playing seated on stage, a pianist in the foreground, a guitarist, and a drummer in the background.
Band plays on a stage in colorful blue and purple lighting, four musicians playing various instruments on risers surrounding a drummer in the center.

Recording

Josh collaborates with bands, songwriters, and producers to provide studio-quality drum and percussion tracks, either from his home recording studio or on-site. Get in touch to discuss your project's needs.

Private Lessons

Well-versed in all areas of the percussion world, Josh is a highly sought after teacher in both orchestral and drum set playing. He takes pride in providing students with the knowledge and resources to improve their skills, have a better understanding of music, and understand what it means to play “musically."

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Work with Josh

Josh Hoover is a drummer, percussionist, and educator living in Charleston, South Carolina. He studied with Steve Houghton, Michael Spiro, and Kevin Bobo at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music and now works with a diverse range of artists in the southeast region.

He has performed in a wide variety of settings and is comfortable in any musical atmosphere. Get in touch now to talk about working together on your next project.

Let's Jam