I provide private, in-home and online drum lessons in the areas around Central and Southeast Abilene, Texas.
Born and raised in West Texas (Abilene, to be precise), I started in the high school band playing the trumpet. While the trumpet taught me how to read music, I was always drawn to the drum set. At age 13 I received my first set of drums, which I played constantly and with wild abandon all the way up to the age of 19. Then I got serious.
Deciding to expand my knowledge of the art, I moved to Atlanta to study at the Atlanta Institute of Music. There I studied under such local talents as Tom Knight (TLC, Brandy, Randy Hoaxter, Monica), Craig Harbor (Bo Diddley), and Phil Smith (Phil Smith).
After graduating in 2002, I joined the Marine Corps. My life literally took an unexpected turn when I was in a severe motor vehicle accident and was medically discharged from the Corps.
The doctors said I would never play the drums again. God, being the ultimate physician, had other plans. Thanks to the Shepard Center, music therapy, and my willingness to not give up, I am a fully functional drummer. My determination to recover resulted not only in the ability to play the drums as well as before the accident but better.
I believe we as people can always do more than we think is possible. One just has to discover that pathway in their brain. I can help pave the way in finding it. That is why love doing what I do. I have developed a teaching model that is easy, educational, and most importantly… FUN.