Dustin’s performance career includes leading jazz trios on piano, playing in small groups and Big Bands on drums, and performing tabla in Indian classical and fusion settings. From 2003 to 2005, he collaborated with sitarist Tom Griffin, performing tabla three nights a week. His diverse experience also includes studio work and performances with organizations such as Amarillo College, West Texas A&M University, Lamont School of Music, Makaysha Rain and Cosmic Kirtan, Minor Note Orchestra, Inside the Orchestra, and many more. In 2024, he collaborated with the Community College of Denver to compose original music for The Thanksgiving Play by Larissa FastHorse.

Dustin Adams is a multifaceted musician, educator, and piano technician based in Littleton, Colorado. Proficient on piano, drum set, and tabla, Dustin performs regularly across a diverse range of musical styles. A native of Amarillo, TX, he earned his music degree from Amarillo College in 2004 and continued his studies at the University of North Texas.

With a deep passion for music, Dustin’s expertise spans various genres and instruments. As a seasoned jazz pianist and drummer, he has performed in settings ranging from intimate solo gigs to ensemble and Big Band performances. A dedicated tabla player since 2001, he has studied under Nabin Shrestha since 2018, enriching his repertoire by blending Western and Indian musical traditions.

Dustin’s musical roots trace back to the vibrant Amarillo, TX punk scene of the early-to-mid '90s, where he played drums with bands like Mediokra, Victim From Birth, and Cabinet Crisis. These formative years, performing at punk clubs, warehouses, and living rooms in Amarillo and Lubbock, ignited his passion for drumming.

Since 2006, Dustin has been teaching music, specializing in piano, drums, and tabla. He offers private lessons, group classes, and workshops through institutions like Swallow Hill Music Association (since 2013) and Avanti Music Academy, as well as his private studio. His teaching blends expertise and enthusiasm to inspire students of all levels.

In addition to performing and teaching, Dustin is a skilled piano technician. His interest in piano mechanics led him to apprentice at Move and Tune Pianos in Denver in 2012. A member of the Piano Technicians Guild, he is sought after for tuning, repair, and regulation, serving professional musicians and institutions with precision and care.

Learn more about Dustin’s piano services at www.dustinadamsmusic.com.