Metz’s professional resume is impressive. His first drum lessons began when he was seven years old and by age 11 he was playing in the traditional jazz band The New Traditionalists. Graduating from Rio Americano, Metz went on to the prestigious William Paterson University in Wayne, New Jersey, where he graduated with a B.A. in Jazz Performance in August 2001. It was at WPU that Metz was able to study and/or play with some of the leading lights of the international jazz scene, a list of names that includes: Rufus Reid, Conrad Herwig, Lynn Seaton, Don Braden, Dr. David Demsey, Steve Wilson, Horacee Arnold, and John Riley.

I love teaching. I would say that I am a positive influence on my students and am thrilled to see their growth. My drumming style displays a diverse set of influences including jazz drummers Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Paul Motian, Art Blakey, Max Roach, "Philly" Joe Jones and Jimmy Cobb. It is in subtly combining these influences that my style is truly brought forth: "a drummer that approaches his instrument with a sense of musicality that is fresh, interesting, and exciting."

My teaching is based on proven methods that prepare the student for the real world as well as college.