Jamie-Leigh Schultz was born on June 8, 2003 in Johannesburg South Africa. She moved with her family to Michigan in 2015. Growing up, Jamie was always exposed to music as she washed and listened to her dad play musical instruments at home and at shows around the country. She was always intrigued by the music and one would always find her singing or drumming on anything that could give back sound.

Jamie received her first drum kit at the age of 5 and started her first drum lessons at the age of 6. She has written her drumming exams for grades 1-6 with Rocks school and passed all her exams with distinctions. Jamie is motivated and inspired by her dad, who is her mentor.

Drummers who inspires her are: Sheila E., George Spanky McCurdy, Aaron Spears, Cora Coleman-Dunham, Eric Moore and Vanzella Joy. Her favorite music artist she listens to are: Selena Gomez, Fourplay, Earth Wind and Fire and that’s just to name a few. She is currently taking drum lessons with Eugene McBride

April 2018, Jamie-Leigh won most Popular winner in the “ Hit Like A Girl” contest. She also received a week scholarship to the “Musicians Institute” in Los Angeles. Jamie is currently in a band called: “ The JLS Experience” with her dad and brother.

Jamie received her first drum kit at the age of 5 but only started playing seriously at the age of 9. She took her drumming exams and passed with distinctions while in Johannesburg. Additionally, Jamie and her brother took 3rd place performing on South Africa’s Got Talent in 2013.

“Playing drums is exciting, entertaining and makes me feel energized”, says Jamie.

Jamie is featured on her brother Justin-Lee’s debut album “GRUV KID” released in 2020 as well as a Christmas single “This Christmas”, released on the same day. She also released a collaborative project with a 3-piece band J3.