Amy Prajoux is a French Drummer, Percussionist and Musical Director with over 17 years of professional experience.
Her music education include some renowned schools such as the Lyon National Conversvatory of Music (France), the Villeurbanne National School of Music (France) and McMaster University (Canada).
As a Solo Timpanist, Head of the Percussion section or Drummer and sometimes Musical Director, Amy has performed over 500 concerts on 3 continents with various artists, orchestras and groups and was featured in the 2015 Vintage & Custom Drum Expo in Sydney (Australia) and the 2018 Drumm’her Festival in Mulhouse (France).
In 2017, Amy created the 360° Experience Drum Camp with a uniquely extensive program that the camp is the only one to offer in the world. It includes Drums classes of course, but also Mind & Body performance optimization as well as Project Development sessions. This unique camp is sponsored by Dom Famularo and has allowed Amy to collaborate with internationally acclaimed artists such as Anika Nilles, Camille Bigeault, Emmanuelle Caplette, Julien Tekeyan many many others.
Further collaborations include work with drummer superstars Simon Philps (Toto, Jeff Beck, The Who…), Brian Frasier-Moore (Justin Timberlake, Madonna, Pink…), Robert Sput Searight (Grammy awards winner, Snarky Puppy, Ghost Note, Justin Timberlake, Céline Dion…) and some others.
Experience
Symphony orchestras
- Solo timpanist / Head of percussion section / Drummer
- Lyon Symphony Orchestra (permanent, 2005 – 2022)
- Percussionist
- Lyon National Orchestra (sessions, 2018 – 2020)
- Lyon Confluence Orchestra (sessions, 2017 – 2020)
- Toronto Symphony Youth Orchestra (2008 – 2009)
- Lyon Superior Conservatory (CNSMD) Symphonic Orchestra (2007 – 2008)
Concert bands
- Head of percussion section / Drummer / Percussionist
- Les Enfants de la Côte (2020 – 2022)
- Tous dans le Vent (2000 – 2018) – non pro
- Percussionist
- Brignais Conservatory Concert Band (sessions, 2006 – 2020)
- Paris Fire Brigade Concert Band (sessions, 2018)
- McMaster University Concert band (2008 – 2009) – student
- Lyon Conservatory (CRR) Concert band (2006) – student
Other genres
- Lorène Aldabra (electronic pop) | 2020 – 2022^
- Soul’R & Pulse (soul, funk, RnB) | 2019 – 2020
- Les Farfadets (musical theatre) | 2017 – 2020^
- Gipsy events (gipsy) | 2017 – 2020
- Jenifer (pop, pop-rock) | 2019
- Tempo (circus) | 2019
- Toxic Frogs (celtic punk rock) | 2017 – 2018
- AndCo (polyphonic French chanson) | 2017 – 2018
- Lani & Lecia (country, pop) | 2015 – 2016
- Nikolaine Martin (blues, country, pop) | 2015 – 2016
- Sjaan (country, pop) | 2014 – 2016
- Nightmares &nd Comedy (symphonic metal) | 2011 – 2012
Press
The first three articles below mention Amy Prajoux as « a reference in France » (as a drummer). The last two articles mention Amy’s work through the 360° Experience Drum Camp.
More articles will be added soon.
Solo performances
Live group performances
Recordings / Digital Beats / DAW composition
Audio recordings
I proudly endorse Tama Drums since 2018
Tama Superstar HyperDrive
- 22″ x 20″ Bass Drum
- 10″ x 6.5″ Rack Tom
- 12″ x 7″ Rack Tom
- 14″ x 14″ Floor Tom
- 16″ x 14″ Floor Tom
- 14″ x 5.5″ SLP Snare Drum
Tama Club Jam
- 18″ x 12″ Bass Drum
- 10″ x 7″ Rack Tom
- 14″ x 7″ Floor Tom
- 13″ x 5″ Snare Drum
Cymbals
- Istanbul Agop Xist Brillant
- 14″ Hi-hats
- 16″ Crash
- 18″ Crash
- 20″ Ride
- 10″ Splash
- 8″ Bell
- Istanbul Agop Xist ION Brillant
- 8″ Splash
- Meinl Classics
- 10″ Splash
I also proudly endorse Cympad cymbal optimizer foam pads (visible on the pictures)
Electronic gear
- Roland
- SPD-SX
- RT-30HR dual trigger x 3
- RT-30K Kick trigger x 1
- Beyerdynamic mics (previously Audix mics, upgraded 2021)
- TG D71 x 1
- TG D57c x 4
- D58c x 2
- TG I53c x 2
- DAW
- Ableton Live 10 suite
- EZ Drummer plugin
- Ozone Plugin
- In-ear system
- Shure SE 315-CL with Earbay adapters
- Behringer Powerplay P1 Amp
- Behringer UMC1820 Audio interface
360° Experience Drum Camp
The 360° Experience Drum Camp is the only Drum Camp in the world where you spend 60% of your time not playing drums!
At the 360, we take the time to work on the human aspect, individual and collective growth, in order to become better musicians.
This unique camp, created by Amy Prajoux in 2017, combines intensive musical training, enhancing mental and physical performance, and project development. It is sponsored by Dom Famularo and supported by dozens of internationally recognized drummers.
Now, the 360° Experience Drum Camp is internationally recognized, with worldwide famous drummers participating in it.
From its first edition with only 4 students, the Drum Camp grew to having a waiting list and 3 original concepts created :
- The « Original » : the 360 as it has been originally conceived in 2017
- The « Plugged in » : created in 2021, this version emphasizes on the hybrid drumming and incorporates classes about DAWs, recording and mixing processes
- The « Orchestral » : created in 2023, this one addresses both percussionists and orchestra conductors who want to learn more about percussion work in orchestras.