Tom Teasley

Tom Teasley is an award-winning percussionist, composer, and global music ambassador, hailed by The Washington Post as "a multi-instrumental genius." With a career spanning solo performances, collaborations with the National Symphony, and residencies at the Kennedy Center, he is a six-time Fulbright-Hayes grant recipient who has performed and taught worldwide. Teasley’s innovative approach fuses jazz, world music, and cutting-edge technology to create a singular sound that has earned him numerous awards, including the Drummie Award for World Percussionist of the Year and multiple Helen Hayes Awards for sound design. He has received critical acclaim for his latest album, Lunch Break and continues to push the boundaries of rhythm, sound, and musical storytelling on both the stage and in the studio.