Tyree the Drummer — The Artist Brand
Tyree the Drummer.
Performance, production, recording and scoring. Kansas City native with 20+ years behind the kit.
Featured
Seen on a national stage.
Tyree Johnson, known throughout Kansas City as "Tyree the Drummer" — professional drummer, educator, and a pillar of the KC drumline community for 20+ years.
20+ Years
Professional drumming experience
3x Guitar Center Drum-Off
District winner / finalist
2022 Documentary Feature
Jazz at Lincoln Center
Formal Training
Music theory & composition, with honors
What Tyree Brings
Performance. Production. Recording. Scoring.
01
Performance
Live drums with power + pocket.
02
Production
Beats and records via We Tha Wave.
03
Recording
Engineered drum sound that cuts.
04
Scoring
Music for film and story.
Jazz at Lincoln Center · 2022 Feature
Where jazz lives: the Kansas City edition.
In 2022, Tyree was selected to be featured in a documentary presented by Jazz at Lincoln Center — a distinction that reflects both his artistry and his deep roots in Kansas City's music community.
Work with Tyree
Ready to learn from a master?
Your next level starts with the first beat. First drumline class is free — no commitment, just come play.