Having taught himself throughout his childhood, he broke out into the professional music scene at the age of 18, joining the Monty Alexander group.

[3] With Intergalactic Maiden Ballet: With John Medeski: With Screaming Headless Torsos: With Harry Sokal: Sulfur: With Leo Tardin With Janek Gwizdala: With Depart With Rebekka Bakken With Trace Elements Nerve (Jojo Mayer, John Davis, Jacob Bergson): DVDs: He was featured as the cover story of the January 2008 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.

[5] Mayer is a long-time Sonor endorser who also uses Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks and Evans Drumheads.

[6] His Vault Fierce cymbals feature a raw, unlathed finish, and extensive hand hammering, while the Omnis are designed to function as both rides and crashes.

[citation needed] He also helped to develop the hoop crash of Sabian and the perfect balance (single pedal of Sonor).