Juan Carlos Mendoza
Profile
With MEINL since:
2013
Birthday:
April 03, 1981
Zodiac Sign:
Aries
Place of birth:
Perth Amboy, NJ
Currently living in:
Perth Amboy, NJ
Favorite MEINL cymbal:
Drumming since:
Age 4
Car that you currently drive:
Subaru Forester
Not counting on drums what do you do for fun:
hang out with my friends and fiance, sightsee, look at nature
Favorite Food:
Steak, potatoes, portuguese food
Favorite Drink:
Water
Teacher:
Pat Petrillo, John Gronert, Greg Gianniscoli
Highlight of your career so far:
picking out my own meinl cymbal set, and not just because this is on the meinl website and also picking out my own dw kit
Drumming strengths:
Rudimental, latin, pop stuff too, well rounded
Drumming means to me:
An escape from all the problems and concerns in life. and it's always a challenge that i look forward to.
Advice for up and coming drummers:
Work on foundation, don't get so caught up in the chops and the flash
How would you describe yourself:
determined and observant, i like to analyze things, learn what someone is doing - doesn't have to be just drummming, and persistent, i finish what i start, really committed
When I look back on my life one day, I would like to be able to say:
that i gave back and that i left a legacy of being not only a great drummer, but also being a great person