Professionally trained drummer in rock, blues, country, country rock, big band, and orchestral. Can write, read, understand charts, and music theory. I offer a plethora of pro-performance experience, to include touring. I am willing to travel as necessary. Adept to learn quickly for last minute needs. All professional gear for any level of performance.
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I was fortunate to have taken private lessons at a very young age with an adjunct faculty member at the Berklee College of Music in Boston for several years. I learned jazz, rock, and blues, big band, country, and orchestral. In addition, I marched with a world-class competitive drum and bugle corps for eight years as a marching multi-tenor and snare drummer, learning in-depth rudimental drumming. This unique combination offers a well-trained musician who understands complementing the musical genre, rather than dominating.
I can write and read drumming charts; however, I prefer to learn and understand a song entirely, rather than read music. It is vitally important a drummer understand the rhythm of an arrangement, to include the rhythm of the melody, the vocals, and most importantly, to parallel the bass player and or lower instrumental voices.
I currently teach at the Campanile Center for the Arts, in Minocqua, WI.
During my years of training, I studied big band drummer, Buddy Rich, extensively, understanding speed, the importance of piano and forte, complementing an arrangement, as well as highlighting an arrangement.
Professional Gretsch drum set
Zildjian cymbals
Shure full mic kit
Additional electronic drum pad
Wireless in-ear monitors
Drummer
