EDUCATION
-I am a graduate of Los Angeles Music Academy where I studied with notable teachers and studio musicians such as:
Ralph Humphrey(Frank Zappa, Don Ellis)
Mike Shapiro(Sergio Mendes)
Joe Porcaro(Stan Getz, Gerrry Mulligan)
Aaron Serfaty(Arturo Sandoval, Jon Anderson)
Tony Inzalaco(Maynard Ferguson, Lee Konitz)
Richie Gajate Garcia(World-renowned Percussionist)
-Attended Webster University and Meramec Community College for music performance.
-Studied with local teachers Kevin Gianino(4 years) and Steve Bunck(3 years).
-Graduate of CBC High School. Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Class.
PERFORMANCE
-I currently plays drums for a number of bands including: Summer Magic, Essential Knots, Beth Bombara, FIREDOG, Spectator, Stacey Winter, Vandeventer and Jon Hardy & The Public
-Performed many shows in the St. Louis area: The Pageant, Blueberry Hill, The Sheldon, Off Broadway, Old Rock House, Broadway Oyster Bar, Ready Room, The Firebird, Venice Cafe
-Recorded at studios such as: Native Sound, 88.1 KDHX, Jettison Studios, Sawhorse Studios, Phat Buddha
TEACHING
-I have taught privately since 2004 and have been playing since 1997.
-Have taught for music stores including: Dale’s Music, Dave Simon’s Rock School, The Music Center of Kirkwood.
-Very fluent in sight reading and hand/foot technique.
-Extremely knowledgeable of Brazilian Rhythms and Odd Time Signatures.
-Well-versed in all styles of music: Rock, Funk, Jazz, Brazilian, Afro-Cuban, R&B, Reggae, Fusion, etc.
-Advanced studies include: Odd Times, Polyrhythms, Odd Groupings, Artificial Rhythms, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban.