B.J. Capelli

Drum Instructor

B.J. Capelli is a graduate of Rowan University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and Jazz Studies.  He has also studied at Berklee College of Music, Florida State University, and Illinois State University.  

 

 B.J. has 25 years of playing and teaching experience, and is well versed in nearly every style from classical and jazz; to rock, pop, funk, hip-hop and reggae.   Originally hailing from the Jersey Shore, B.J. is a NJ certified teacher (K-12 music) and has taught band, percussion and general music at over a dozen schools. He has been teaching with Music Training Center since 2008.

Ensembles under B.J.'s direction have won numerous awards and accolades, and many of his students have become successful performers in a number of genres and gone on to attend the Interlochen Center for the Arts, Berklee College of Music, and several acclaimed university music programs.  

B.J. has performed and recorded with The Philharmonic of Southern New Jersey, Ocean City Pops, South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble; several artists including Jim Yester of The Association, Linda "The Piano Princess" Genteel, and The Stan Hunter Trio; and with several bands including Arhanta, The Flight, Kettle Pot Black, and Berry Jones.  He has performed in venues such as the House of Blues, Sandcastle Stadium, The Trocadero, and CBGB, and shared the stage with acts such as Smashmouth, Lostprophets, Boys Like Girls, Wesley Willis, Oleander, Marvelous 3 (Butch Walker), The Aggrolites, Ruder Than You, and Houston Calls. B.J. also writes and produces original music for himself and other artists.