I work to ingrain in my students the endless possibilities of learning drums through exposure to the many genres and cultural influences that make up music and rhythm from around the world.

The journey of learning drums with me is a combination of imparting my knowledge and experience while following the natural curiosities and musical interests of my students; instilling good habits and an effective practice routine to give my students the ability to express themselves musically.

My ultimate goal as an educator is to instill lifelong learning and to give people a way to express themselves that words alone cannot.

Education and Training

Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from UBC

Studied With

• Salvador Ferreras (celebrated performer and producer) at UVIC
• John Rudolf (formerly of the VSO now with the TSO) at UBC
• Stan Perry (of Phil Nimmons and Nine)
• Larry Olson ( British Columbia Beefeater Band)

Some Of The Great Folks I’ve Had The Good Fortune To Perform With

• Alpha Yaya Diallo
• Mad Pudding
• Caravan Farm Theatre
• The Little Chamber series That Could
• Okanagan Symphony
• Kamloops Symphony
• BC Beefeater Band
• Blackfly Trio
• Daniel Lapp
• Phil Nimmons
• Geoffrey Kelly
• Len Aruliah

Some Of The Festivals, Venues and Broadcasters I’ve Performed At

• CBC
• BBC
• NPR
• BCTV
• Global TV
• Vancouver Fringe Fest
• Edinburgh Fringe Fest
• Royal Tournament in London
• Cardiff Searchlight Tattoo
• Vancouver Folk Fest
• Vancouver Jazz Fest
• Mariposa Festival – Toronto
• Winnipeg Folk Fest
• Hillside Festival – Guelph
• Commodore Ballroom
• Orpheum Theatre
• Vogue
• BC Place Stadium
• Saddle Dome