Influences: Drummers with huge Pocket and Groove.

Passionate about drums and percussions, Key Johan started drumming lessons in the late 70s at the Yamaha Music School. His first performance was at the Singapore Jazz Festival fringe in 1982 where he played drums for the SBC junior orchestra/combo. He drummed his way through National Service in the Singapore Police Band performing at numerous state functions.

No stranger to both live gigs and studio sessions, he worked side by side with many renowned artistes and musicians all over the world, from our very own artiste to artiste and musicians from Malaysia, Indonesia,Taiwan, Japan, China and America. Music has always been in his heart. “Simplicity” and “Less is More” is his KEY to music. Besides performing.

Key Johan is also a drum teacher at the Music Lab and does regular gigs with local band “Energy”. He believes from this quotes saying that “the best way to be a good teacher is to stay a student yourself. That way you’re always learning.”

Key Johan uses Gretsch Drums and Zildjian and Istanbul cymbals.