ABOUT
From the age of 9, I've enjoyed playing in a wide variety of genres from Funk to Progressive Rock and Metal. Starting with classical training in Chamber Orchestra Groups, to school Jazz and Marching bands, I've continued to maintain a diverse skill-set in order to push my abilities to new levels each year.
I am currently playing with both full-time groups around the SF Bay Area as well as one-off projects. I frequently record session tracks with various independent musicians in Bay Area and online, and am always searching for new collaborations.
Some basic info about my playing:
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Accurate and solid tempo control
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Styles: Rock/Metal, Prog, Pop/Top40, Funk, Blues
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Sight-reading / charting
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Double-kick
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Click and Backing Track accompanyment live
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Odd Time signatures
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Live triggering of pads/samples/tracks with augmented E-drums and VST (BFD/SD)
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Full recording facility (micing, tracking, mixing, mastering)
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Live Sound (QSC Wireless Rig + Mics)
MEDIA
JD Drummer Reel
JD Drummer Reel
Sunday Groove - 02/03/19
Tahoe Donner - Uptown Funk (Drum Cam)
Dens - Dress (Drum Cam)
GEAR
Shell Configuration 1
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Mapex Saturn (Gen 3) Birch shells, Burst Red
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22" Kick and selection of 10", 12", 14" and 16" Toms
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Head Preferences: G1 Coated / G2 Clear
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Good for Larger Shows / Venues, Excellent Shell Projection and Volume
Cymbals and Hardware
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Selection of Paiste 2002 and Signature Series
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Selection of K-Hybrid and Avedis Zildjians
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All very Shiny
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Trick Pro-1v Detonator Pedal (single or double)
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Gibraltar Turning-point quick release cymbal stands
Shell Configuration 2
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2003 DW Collectors in Vintage Marine Pearl
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18" Kick with 12" and 14" Toms
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Head Preferences: G1 Coated / Pin-stripes
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Perfect for Trio/Jazz/Light settings where size and volume are restricted
Electronics
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QSC K-Sub + K-series tops
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RME Interfaces: UFX+ and BabyFace
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Custom-build 3U and 1U 'Drum-rigs', capable of running percussion, backing/click tracks and mixing FOH all in one
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All Wireless Control from both iPhone and iPad
TEACHING
I offer in-person lessons for drummers in the San Francisco Bay area, or Skype/FaceTime lessons for remote individuals. My lessons are most suitable for players who practice regularly during the week.
Some areas I can cover:
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Time, Tempo and Groove Development
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Hand and Foot technique, injury prevention
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Reading, Sight-reading and Charting
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Double-kick speed and technique
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Drum Tuning
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Studio vs. Live development
Other basic info about my lessons:
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Emphasis is always on having fun while drumming. After all, it is the best instrument!
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Focus is around practical skill development, not theoretical.
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All lesson plans are tracked through shared a google-doc, making it easy to see which area to focus on each week
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Lessons are priced at $60/45-minute in-person session, or $40 for Skype.
