Thanks for stopping by and welcome to my drumming site.
It all started at the age of 5 when my parents bought me my first drum set—there was no turning back. The journey going forward included forming bands with kids in the neighborhood, taking lessons, and then getting ‘somewhat official’ by joining my Junior High School band and jazz band. At the age of 14, I studied with Hank Bellson, Louie Bellson’s brother, to tighten up my reading skills and refine my overall playing ability. This broadened my appreciation for all genres of music and opened my ears to genuinely ‘play for the song’ and help form a solid rhythm section.
In my late teens I spent nearly a decade in the Los Angeles music scene, writing, recording, and performing. Had the very incredible experience playing the top Hollywood clubs, including the Roxy, Madame Wong's, Troubadour and Country Club.
At present, I'm enjoying being part of a few band and recording projects throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties while providing drum lessons to students of all ages.
Therapy for the soul!
It all started at the age of 5 when my parents bought me my first drum set—there was no turning back. The journey going forward included forming bands with kids in the neighborhood, taking lessons, and then getting ‘somewhat official’ by joining my Junior High School band and jazz band. At the age of 14, I studied with Hank Bellson, Louie Bellson’s brother, to tighten up my reading skills and refine my overall playing ability. This broadened my appreciation for all genres of music and opened my ears to genuinely ‘play for the song’ and help form a solid rhythm section.
In my late teens I spent nearly a decade in the Los Angeles music scene, writing, recording, and performing. Had the very incredible experience playing the top Hollywood clubs, including the Roxy, Madame Wong's, Troubadour and Country Club.
At present, I'm enjoying being part of a few band and recording projects throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties while providing drum lessons to students of all ages.
Therapy for the soul!