Drums

Leepatrick Mahaney

Drums / Percussion / Piano / Ukulele / Audio Engineering

Leepatrick began his musical education with private lessons from Cincinnati jazz and marching band legend Steve Strider. He continued honing his skills in the Indian Hill High School marching band, where he developed a strong foundation in teamwork, precision, and musical discipline.

Leepatrick’s musical journey led him to the Los Angeles Music Academy, where he studied drums, percussion, and piano under some of the industry’s top musicians.

After graduating, he returned to Cincinnati, where he has been performing and recording with original bands, teaching, and working as a studio engineer. Leepatrick has contributed to over 20 original albums, showcasing his versatility across multiple instruments.

With over 40 years of experience, Leepatrick offers lessons in drums, percussion, piano, ukulele, and audio engineering. He helps students of all ages and skill levels develop their talents in a fun, supportive, and inspiring environment.

David Parks

Drums

Currently on tour with The Bellamy Brothers.

Kentucky native, residing in Cincinnati.

Touring/Studio credits: Casey James, Resist & Bite, Derek St. Holmes, Jason Michael Carroll, Ty Herndon, and many more.

Co-founder of the Nashville Drummers Jam.

Jason Smart

Drums

Jason has been a fan of music from an early age and began his journey as a drummer at age 10. Listening to a wide variety of music followed as well as private lessons and participating in concert and jazz bands through high school. The next step was attending Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music as a Jazz/Studio major studying with renowned drummer, John Von Ohlen.

After college, Jason began his professional career playing regionally and throughout the USA, Europe, Canada, Brazil  and the Caribbean with Ray's Music Exchange, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey (JFJO), Robert Walter's 20th Congress, Fareed Haque, Legends in Concert and many others. A proud moment for Jason occurred when he was featured in an article for Modern Drummer magazine in April 2005. 

Currently, Jason enjoys performing with Now Hear This (world beat/jazz), Steve Schmidt Organ Trio (organ/guitar jazz), JFJO (multi stylistic composition/improv), Almond Butter Band (Allman Bros. Tribute) and The Newbees (60s/70s rock) as well as various freelance gigs (jazz, rock, funk) in the region.

While keeping a busy performance/recording schedule for the past 25+ years, Jason has worked with students aged 8-80 on reaching their goals through drum set techniques, various musical styles, dynamics, tone, time feel, chart reading and playing with passion.