ABOUT

I am a retired Canadian Armed Forces Aerospace controller and six time Ironman finisher.  In retirement I have returned to my first love, music and am working as a gigging drummer / percussionist, as well as taking both piano and vocal lessons. I sing both backing and lead vocals with both current and previous bands.  

 

I have an extensive background in teaching and a Master of Education degree. I am taking new students and I am available for individual concerts or Jam sessions.  

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I have an broad range of professional percussion instruments including Cajons, Djembes, Xylophone, Bongos, Congas, Pandeiro, as well as a full PA, hand percussion and both acoustic and electronic drum sets. 

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I am a member of the Grumpy Old Men (Classic Rock, Rock, Pop and Country dance band), Parachords (Jazz, Funk, Jazz Fusion) and the Djari Trio (Jazz). I am occasionally a guest percussionist (Remo Mondo Snare Drum, Djembe, Cajon, Bongos etc.) for Alain Tambay.  I was previously a member of The Trash Cats (Rockabilly/Blues) ,Divided  Highway (Classic & Country Rock), Grinnin' Sinners (Rockabilly),  Maiden Stone (Classic and Modern Rock) and the Registered Retirement Blues Band (Blues, Swing and Classic Rock) .  I sometimes play at Open Mic or Jam sessions, such as Danby's in  Richmond.

 

I started drumming in 1969 at age six,  By the time I was fourteen, I had won the school music award and started teaching drums.  Since then I have completed a Master of Education. I have taught on and off throughout the years and played with two military concert bands.  I am capable of playing almost any style of music, including Rock, Funk, Pop, Jazz, Blues, and Latin.  I am proficient at reading music and playing by ear. 

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I live in Stittsville and am currently available to teach beginner to intermediate students.