John Glanville is a drummer and educator from Calgary, Alberta. He uses his skills as a musical communicator on the drum set to help inspire and unify the musicians around him. John is a resourceful musician that thrives in small jazz ensembles, as well as other musical situations such as big bands, pop bands, and party bands. He has performed with Calgary musicians and ensembles such as, Shane Statz, Pat Belliveau, Johnny Summers, and the Prime Time Big. He has performed at notable Calgary venues and events such as the Ironwood, the Jack Singer Concert Hall, and the JazzYYC International Jazz Festival. John is also an active educator in Calgary, offering private lessons as well as group lessons and clinics. Currently studying at Ambrose University, he will be graduating with an accredited Bachelor of Music degree in May of 2025. With Tyler Hornby as his mentor, John is well-trained in incorporating musical styles such as jazz, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, funk, and rock into his playing. John also attended the Ambrose Drum Camp in the summer of 2024, where he spent a week attending workshops hosted by the legendary drum set educator John Riley.