about me
I have been a professional drummer and musician for over 25 years and have been playing since the age of six. After attending Berklee College of Music in Boston, I returned to Ann Arbor, Michigan to focus on teaching and playing. Over the course of my career, I have played with a number of rock, soul, country, and Americana bands. While touring, I have shared the stage with artists and groups such as Fuel, Sarah McLachlan, Rick Nielsen, The Dixie Chicks, and Richie Havens.
I offer beginning, intermediate, and advanced drum lessons. I will help you refine your technique and build confidence, while giving you the creative freedom to pursue a variety of drumming styles. I also play electric and bass guitar so, as you become a more proficient drummer, you can apply the methods and techniques we have studied in a band-like setting.
In addition to individual drum lessons, I encourage students to begin playing in one of my student bands. This allows them to apply the skills they have developed toward a real life setting. I guide students through the process of playing in a group, learning songs, and, ultimately, performing or recording.