Joe French, visiting artist

Joe with student       
Joe French with student.

French (BA)- Percussion/Drum Set

Mr. French began working with local bands around NEPA prior to a formal education at Kutztown University. Studying under master percussionist Willis Rapp, he graduated as a double major in 1996 with both a Bachelor of Arts degree in music as well as a Bachelor of Science in telecommunications. In addition to his performances throughout the region, Mr. French also served as Assistant Engineer for the world famous Power Station Recording Studios in New York City where he worked with lead artists including Aerosmith, Joe Jackson, Robin Ford, and Diana Ross---just to name a few. He has also maintains a private 24 track recording studio called "The Treatment Room" that hosts sessions for various local artists throughout the region.