Directory:Justin G. Godfrey
| Justin G.Godfrey | |
 Justin G. Godfrey with his hang drum | |
| Residence | California, USA |
|---|---|
| Born | 1993-02-17 California, U.S. |
| Known for | Unique percussion compositions and performance combining Latin, African, Caribbean and Spanish music styles ("LACS") |
| Occupation | Drummer, percussionist, student |
| Contact | http://justindrhythm.com |
Justin Glenn Godfrey, (born February 17, 1993), is a Belizean/American drummer, percussionist, and composer in the Latin-African classical style. Justin grew up in Belize, Central America before moving to the U.S. at the age of 11. He is classically trained in piano and began studying and performing percussion as a teenager. His unique style of composition has roots in Latin/African/Caribbean/Spanish drum sounds, which he coined "LACS." Justin has performed at Cite International Threatre in Paris, France.[1]
Early Life
Justin Godfrey grew up in Belize until the age of 10, beginning piano lessons at age 7. Once Justin moved to the U.S., he continued taking piano lessons from a Russian music teacher (who influenced his later style) and also at the British School of Houston.[2] At the age of 12 ,13 and 14 he attended Day Jams summer camp in Texas, where he performed in small bands for the music camp three different summers as:
“Hot Pot of Coffee” at 12 years old
“Fire Power” at 13 years old
“Headache” at 14 years old
Education
Justin studied music at IB (International Baccalaureate level) at the British School of Houston. He is currently attending Occidental College in California majoring in Diplomacy and World Affairs. Justin volunteered for two years as a percussionist with the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, Houston, Texas.[3]
Notable Performances
Justin performed for a Los Angeles corporate luncheon at the Hilton Hotel, Los Angeles , at the age of 19. At the age of 21, in 2014 he was invited to perform along with Vincent Beaurin, a famous French sculptor, in Paris, France for 4 shows at the Cite International Theatre in the New Settings sponsored by The Hermes Foundation.[4]
Albums
When Justin was 15, he started composing a new genre combining Latin/African/Caribbean/Spanish drum sounds together, calling it “LACS”[5] After Justin began playing the Hang Drum at 17 years old, he composed songs that were later released on the albums “Plusative Visions" and “Metallic Clarivoyance"[6] available on iTunes, Spotify, Pandora, YouTube, Google Play and Deezer.
