J.T. Snell has been involved with music since an early age playing drumset at his local church. As a percussionist, he has performed with several ensembles such as: Court of Honor Drum & Bugle Corps (2004), Atlanta Quest Indoor Drumline (2005), and Spirit Drum & Bugle Corps (2007).  J.T. was also a member of Odyssey Percussion Theatre (2006, 2008, 2009) and Terminus Atlanta Percussion (2011). 

As an educator, J.T. has worked with many groups in the Atlanta area including: Forsyth Central HS, Milton HS, Carrollton HS, Frequency Percussion (PIA), Atlanta CV Drum & Bugle Corps (DCA), and Alliance Drum & Bugle Corps (DCA). He also worked with the 2013 WGI Bronze Medalist, Atlanta Quest (PIO).

He currently serves as a front ensemble instructor at Atlanta Quest and as Percussion Caption Head at River Ridge High School in Woodstock, Georgia.

J.T. earned his B.S. in Early Childhood Education from The University of West Georgia in April of 2013 and is now working as an elementary school teacher.

J.T. lives in Atlanta, Georgia with his wife.