Sydney based Drummer and musician.
Working to bring your favourite beats and tunes to your event.
Ian is a dedicated musician living in Sydney, executing drumming proficiency in a range of genres such as progressive rock, jazz fusion, pop, classic blues, and contemporary metal.
About Ian
Crafthouse, Pittsburgh PA, 2023
Biography:
Ian Joye is an Australian-American musician living in the suburbs of Sydney. From a young age, he was introduced to bands that have influenced his current style such as Pink Floyd, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, and Slayer. Ian started music at the age of 8 on the trumpet, and would play classical and jazz in his former hometown of Hermosa Beach California. Ian’s trumpet performances consist of playing in venues such as the Lighthouse Cafe featured in the 2018 film La La Land, and performing in invitation-only high school orchestras at the age of 13.
It was when he was 12 when Ian met Gospel and Fusion drumming legend Chris Coleman at his music school, inspiring him to pick up the drumsticks. Ian’s early exposure to music influenced him greatly, as well as John Bonham of Led Zeppelin and Neil Peart of Rush. After a few years of teaching himself the basics, Ian began to take lessons from a range of teachers in Los Angeles and Sydney, where he gained performance experience through official music examinations and local shows.
In 2023, Ian embarked on his first international music tour in which he performed rock gigs in a number of American cities, working with the local bands and gaining the experience of a touring musician. This experience allowed Ian to pursue gigs in Sydney, joining him with his metal band Mushroom Horizon. His exposure to live gigs earned Ian the spot in a range of studio recordings for his band as well as countless musicians at the University of Technology Sydney, performing and recording jazz, rock, latin, and contemporary world music.
Ian is currently working as a drum teacher at School of Rock Bella Vista and continues to learn from Australian jazz drummer Gordon Rytmeister.
Certifications/Qualifications
Presented as an outstanding achiever for Rockschool and AMEB’s examination board (2025).
Obtained Band 6 in Music 2 and Extension Performance in the HSC (2024)
Awarded with Distinction (92%) in AMEB Grade 8 performance exam on drums (2024)
Won 2nd Place in Oakhill College Battle of the Bands (2024)
