Mike Myers
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Biography
There are at least two artists with this name:
Read More...1. Michael John "Mike" Myers is a Canadian actor, comedian and screenwriter, best known for his film roles as the title character in the Austin Powers series, Wayne Campbell (Wayne's World), and the voice of Shrek. The tracks "This Poem Sucks", "What's New Pussycat" and "9 to 5" (among others) were recorded by Myers. As "Austin Powers", he is a member of the band Ming Tea.
2. Mike Myers has been a driving force in the world of percussion education, arranging, composing, performing, and recording for over three decades. Formal music training began at age 11 on percussion in his hometown of Lubbock, Texas. Growing up in Lubbock, Mike developed a solid melodic and rhythmic foundation in music through his exposure to: jazz, classical, high school and college band, rock 'n roll bands, orchestra, church music, musicals and percussion ensemble. Mike began teaching private percussion lessons in 1975 and built his first home studio (below) at age 19. He obtained music degrees from Texas Tech University and The University of North Texas. As a professional musician, he has traveled all over Texas for the past 30+ years, teaching and performing.
Mike Myers also heads a percussion publications company which features his acclaimed beginning drum method: Percussion Precision: The Inside Track as well as numerous percussion ensemble compositions and arrangements which are performed all over the USA and abroad. These performances have received critical acclaim from around the world. As an artist, Mike Myers has released two solo recordings, Sonic Frontiers (1992) and Myriad (1996), both recorded in his home studio. Mike has also recorded six compact discs for Drop6 Percussion Publications and has produced and performed on numerous other CDs, including a 2004 release for Jamey Abersold's play-along series featuring the music of Dan Haerle. His magazine articles have appeared in Modern Drummer, Rhythm, Southwestern Musician, and Goldmine.
Today, Mike spends most of his time juggling various projects in his studio, surrounded by the latest in computer and digital recording technology, as well as a large assortment of percussion instruments. One day might find him recording drums on an audio file sent from across the country, and the next day he might be teaching a private percussion lesson. He also conducts clinics, teaches lessons, judges at music contests and plays professionally all over the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Mike Myers is proud to endorse Vic Firth Sticks and Mallets.
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