A special thanks to my endorsers: Aquarian Drumheads "The head that truly helps me create my sound". Joe uses Satin Finish heads on the snare drum, which gives him that full body and crack. Super Kick 2 on the kick, for body and punch. Classic Clear on the toms, for the perfect tone and attack. Visit the Aquarian web site Vater Drumsticks "Perfect weight and balance on every pair". He use Power 5a's, Recordings, and Wire Tap Retractable Brushes. Visit the Vater web site Pearl Drums "Pearl Reference are the best drums I have ever played!" He plays Pearl Reference Drums and feels too, that they are truly the best reason to play drums! Each individual one is made with different woods and edges—giving optimal sound for each drum. Visit the Pearl web site Sabian Cymbals "I have never played any other cymbals that blend with the music and the drums so well. I truly feel the drums and cymbals have become one instrument. These cymbals allow me to express myself in any musical setting. Sabian is dedicated to their sounds..they produce cymbals with tone, warmth, and projection, in short, they are amazing!" Visit the Sabian web site San Jose Pro Drum Joe is proud to be part of the teaching staff at San Jose Pro Drum. A truly great place to shop, buy a kit, or take lessons. "I would like to thank Jimmy DeGrasso and Paul Batres for giving me the opportunity to perform my first clinic, and thanks to everyone at San Jose Pro Drum, you are all family to me! And a special thanks to all my students for their dedication and continued support"—Joe Visit the San Jose Pro Drum web site Riverview Systems Group "I want to thank everyone at Riverview Systems Group for doing an incredible job at my latest drum clinic and for providing the video clips posted on the site." —Joe Visit Riverview Sound's web site Tim Ellis Photography "I would like to thank Tim for his incredible talent demonstrated by the amazing photographs he took at my drum clinic and all the other images used throughout my web site."—Joe "I would also like to extend a very special thank you to all of my Family and Friends for their love and support! Without them, I could definitely not be doing this!" My family are my heroes. They are honest, hardworking, and treat people with respect. My Dad, who was also a performer, taught me so many things about life. But most importantly, he taught me to only hold love in your heart. My mom is a perfect role model for me as well. She has an incredible work ethic, she never is in a bad mood, never complains, and loves people and life! My brothers Gino and Nick, for being the best big brothers ever! My sister-in-law Debby, my nephews Gino Jr. and Michael. And a shout goes out to Simon and Emma, they're the coolest cats I know. I Love you all! Finally a special thank you to the drum legend, Louie Bellson. You have been like a father to me. You are a perfect example of a human being to me. And every teacher, mentor, friend and peer who has helped me develop musically and spiritually—you know who you are." Thanks and Much Love! -Joe