Grammy awarded drummer, music educator, recording engineer and producer.  Hailing from Cincinnati Ohio, his first teacher was Jack Volk (a stickler for details) who remained Billy’s only teacher from 9 yrs old to 15.   Ward states, “The biggest thing Cincinnati did for me, outside of studying with Mr. Volk, was James Brown.  Everybody played that stuff there and I played with some of the funkiest, best musicians anyone could want, let alone a teenager!”  Billy additionally had a five  hour lesson with Elvin Jones when he was 17.  Billy:  “Elvin’s generosity to me is paid back in part every time I perform a teaching event or share my concepts with students.  Elvin was a kind soul that has influenced me tremendously.”  After attending two different music schools in Cincinnati and North Texas, Billy moved to New York City to pursue his career in music.

More info at www.billyward.com/biog

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