We now offer additional online classes for your convenience!
Welcome to My Website
I have launched our brand new website which is the home for our music lessons, news, music, updates and other resources.
This is your one stop place to find out about lesson programs, both virtual and in person, for drum set, snare drum, mallets, piano and music theory. You can even purchase my Music Theory and Drum Fills book here as well. You will even be able to check here for information about new song releases and other exciting new projects.
UPDATED NEWS
I am very proud to announce that I have partnered with End 68 Hours of Hunger, a wonderful organization. Through the efforts of End 68 Hours of Hunger they are committed to ending food insecurity among children in our community. Through their local weekend food bag programs and partnerships with sponsors, they have ensured that thousands of children have access to meals over the weekends. By addressing this critical need, they are not only helping to feed children but also supporting their emotional well-being. End 68 Hours of Hunger’s impact goes beyond filling empty stomachs; It empowers children to reach their full potential. They are building a future where every child has the food security they need to thrive and succeed. And I am donating 10% of all purchases from my “Merch” page to End 68 Hours of Hunger. So you can get some cool merch for yourself, or someone else and help a great organization at the same time!!
MORE WEBSITE NEWS AND INFORMATION TO FOLLOW!!
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About Me
I started playing drums at age 14 and have studied drums with various instructors in and around the greater Cleveland area and beyond! Because of my love of education I have developed and am now offering various educational programs for drum set, snare drum, mallets, tympani, dumbek, piano and music theory. I have also developed programs geared towards getting students ready for and supporting school band programs. I teach both in person and online private, class and group instruction.
I have played drums with various jazz and rock musicians and groups during my career. I have also played percussion in a local civic band and was the drummer/percussionist for the local production of Gary Trudeau’s (Doonesbury creator) musical comedy Rap Master Ronnie. I have had and continue to have the opportunity to do some recording work around the Cleveland area. I am also a composer. I have written and recorded many of my own compositions as well as both writing and recording music for different applications such as video games, loops and sample packets.
I have earned a Professional Certificate in Keyboard Skills and a Specialist Certificate in Music Theory and Counterpoint from the Berklee College of Music Online program as well as an Associates of Arts Degree from Lakeland Community College where I studied both drums and percussion with Mr. Hank Avellone. I have also earned a Creative Chord Style Piano Teacher Certificate from Houston Enterprises. I am a member of the SABIAN Educational Network, National Association of Rudimental Drummers, United States Association of Rudimental Drummers and I am a Professional Member of the Percussive Arts Society. I am also a member of the National Association for Music Education and the Ohio Music Educators Association. I continue to study music theory, harmony and counterpoint as well as Northern and Southern Indian music theory, rhythms and tabla drumming. I also studied drumming with Dom Famularo and continue to study drumming, when I have time, with Mr. Claus Hessler.
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Books
They're Here!
I've had people asking me if they could order my books online and now you can! Both my Drum Fills book and my Music Theory Book are available. Along with my manuscript paper book. Simply click on the books image or the price button below, and thank you in advance!
Physical Copies are
AVAILABLE!
Digital Copies are
AVAILABLE!
My Music
