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When did you start playing drums?

 

"I was born to a father that played guitar and sang in a pretty successful band. He also played the drums, so I had the instrument since birth really.  But to be fair, I'd say I got into it HEAVY at about age 4 or 5. From there I played in band all through school, and by the time I got to jazz band in middle school I was pretty ahead of the curve. That was amplified again once I got to march in the drum corps in high school. Around that same time I was looking to put a real band together and decided music was what I wanted to do for a living." 

What bands have you played with during your musical journey?

 

"I would say First Degree was my first real band. We played super heavy metal stuff around Orlando Florida where I grew up. We were young fellas though so we didn't truly "tour". But for being 15 or so I would say we did alright. I got my first pro touring expierience with Seven Nations in 2001. I've been tourning full time with those guys ever since. I have also been doing a show called Stepcrew, a Canadian dance production, now for almost 10 years. Its a totally different gig for me being that its focus is the dancers. And then late last year I also started touring and performing with a band from San Francisco called The Family Crest. " 

What companies do you endorse?

 

"I currently endorse a bunch of great companies. Im super lucky to have had the support of some of the best in the business throughout my career. First off, for drums and hardware im with DDrum out of Tampa, Florida. They are really great guys and they make solid gear that just so happens to be local to my hometown. For cymbals I've been playing and endorsing Sabian Cymbals now for almost 20 years. I also play Pro-mark drumsticks and Evans drumheads. This one is key cause heads and sticks can get really expensive buying them on the road. Woodshed Stageart does all my bass drum logo art. And I'm also endorsed by Cympad and Drumtacs which both make drum related accessories."

Whats your take on Virtual Drum Lessons versus In-Person Lessons?

 

"Well I have to first off say it is pretty new and exciting for me to be teaching again. I have taught previously at the Orlando School of Music in Florida back about ten years ago. I get a kick out of teaching any body the drums so it really doesn't matter to me if it is In-Person or Online. Virtually can be a challenge just because of the lack of physical explanation, but the advantage is I get to interact with people from all over the planet, which is pretty cool. 

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