Percussion Lessons with John Stout

At age 10 John Stout began slowly, but steadily becoming addicted to music. By the time he was fifteen he was already out “gigging” in several rock and jazz bands. While earning a BA in Music from the University of South Carolina he co-created the popular regional band “Shades of Grey” which toured all over the United States, released three albums, and performed with bands like Vertical Horizon, Edwin McCain, Widespread Panic, Cracker, Rehab, and many more. During this time he also had the opportunity to perform as a substitute percussionist for the multi-platinum selling band Hootie and the Blowfish. In early 2006 John released his first solo album “No One’s Listening,” for which he wrote all the music and lyrics in addition to performing almost every instrument: piano/keyboards, lead vocals, drumset, percussion, and bass guitar. Currently, John is emersed in studio and live performance work for many regional groups and maintains a heavy teaching schedule, including clinics, private lessons, and master classes on drumset, concert percussion, latin percussion, and piano.