Jim Johnston is one of Alberta’s busiest musicians. His education from Humber College’s performance program, studying with some of the world’s premier jazz musicians at the The Banff International Workshop in Jazz and Creative Music and privately with drummers of all genres including: Joey Baron, Owen Howard, Ted Warren, Paul DeLong, and Ray Garraway allows him the opportunity to relish in a diverse performance life. Jim can be spotted performing regularly with the likes of the Calgary Jazz Orchestra, Theater Calgary, The Calgary Stampede Grandstand Show, Revv52, Tim Tamashiro, The Hello Darlins and many others.

In addition to keeping a busy teaching schedule, Jim operates Cornerstone Music Cafe. This gives Jim the opportunity to wear many hats including mentor, teacher, entrepreneur, father, husband, and performer. All with the goal of nurturing a creative, prosperous cultural environment for both youth and professional musicians in Calgary.