Tim McIntyre is a 1987 Vocational Honors graduate of Musicians Institute, receiving the Yamaha “Outstanding Player of the Year” award. Tim also graduated in 1981with a Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Tim maintains a busy club, concert and recording schedule in the Los Angeles area and abroad.

Since being invited to join the faculty here at MI, Tim has taught a wide variety of classes, including all levels of drum set performance courses and Common Course Reading courses, while specializing in jazz drums and jazz improvisation workshops.