Julian Pavone, who at two years old made headlines around the world with his talents as a drummer, has been invited to study at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston this summer. In a letter the three year old drummer is invited by master teacher Dom Famularo after watching the video footage of Julian playing on his website.“I am very impressed with Julian’s natural talent. He is driven, passionate, focused and such a happy child. I would be honored to work with Julian. He already has a strong foundation in music. Julian is a prodigy.”
Famularo said that he is teaching 700 students from 20 countries and Julian would be “by far” the youngest.
The Pavones said they were flattered and “very moved” by the invitation from Famularo, known as the “Ambassador of Drums”. They are looking into plans to take Julian to Berklee for the summer course (which could range from one to two months), living in Boston with their other child, Annalisa, (age 2) while Julian studies.
Julian\'s achievements
Considered the “Tiger Woods of the Music Industry,” Julian was offered a contract to be on the Cleveland Cavalier’s Drumline at the age of 15 months. At 20 months, Julian recorded a CD, \'Go Baby\', with legendary bassist Ralphe Armstrong.
He has appeared on 23 TV shows, including: Good Morning America, Martha Steward, Inside Edition, MSNBC, WGN, Fox News Dayside (with Hulk Hogan), WKYC’s Good Company, and many others.
He has received worldwide media coverage and has performed on numerous radio stations, for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers, at a VIP party for the Chicago Cubs season home opener, at the House of Blues, the Cleveland Grand Prix Opening ceremonies, at the NBA semi-finals for the Detroit Pistons, at the House of Blues, was featured in a Korean Documentary, recipient of “The 2007 Rock and Roll Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Hard Rock Café and was featured in Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 2007.
Sabian Cymbal Company and Vic Firth Drum Stick Company have awarded Julian with full artist endorsements as has the Innovation Drum Company, of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, which is building a custom drum set for Julian.
Steve Badalament, of Innovation Drum Company, an accomplished musician who studied under first-chair percussionist Robert Pangborn, of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, said he only builds drum sets for the most talented drummers such as Ringo Starr, Charlie Watts, of the Rolling Stones, Lenny White, of Return To Forever, just to name a few. Badalament:
\"Julian is brilliant, having the dexterity, understanding and talent of an outstanding drummer. His personalized and customized drum set will be completed this fall.
