Joel
Cummins

As a founding member of Umphrey’s McGee, Joel Cummins brings a diverse palate of sounds and knowledge to the table in the band with a sonic arsenal of piano, organ, synths and Fender Rhodes. (more...)

As a founding member of Umphrey’s McGee, Joel Cummins brings a diverse palate of sounds and knowledge to the table in the band with a sonic arsenal of piano, organ, synths and Fender Rhodes. Joel’s extensive understanding of music and music business is a result of over 22 years of live touring experience, 10 years of teaching piano privately and a Bachelor’s degree in Music Theory from the University of Notre Dame. In 2019, Joel co-authored a #1 Amazon best seller “The Realist’s Guide to a Successful Music Career,” which features an array of musical and music business advice and includes conversations with musical greats such as Huey Lewis, Susan Tedeschi, Chuck Leavell & Victor Wooten. Sign up for lessons on keyboards, music theory & listening comprehension or book a private concert or hang and see what you can learn!