FAQs
- What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
My education includes a B.A. in Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. I studied extensively with Stockton Helbing (Maynard Ferguson/UNT One O'Clock), Keith Umbach (Brookhaven College), Chris Knox (Mike Mitchell's Teacher), Bill Bachman, Jaime Reyes and Clint Simmons (Berklee College of Music). I've also had some one off lessons with some of the world's greatest drummers, including Chad Wackerman, Todd Sucherman, Anika Nilles, Dom Famularo and Dave Elitch.
- How did you get started doing this type of work?
I started teaching my peers while I was still in high school. I then got hired by several schools and started teaching to earn some money while attending college. Iāve been teaching ever since.
- What types of customers have you worked with?
Iāve worked with beginners who have no experience, to professional players who are touring in bands and all players in between.