MikeC.

Pino Palladino, Michael Jackson,

Stevie Wonder

I started drum lessons at 10 years old! Growing up, I fused my drum lessons and concepts like reading music, counting rhythms and drum set technique with performing covers and originals with my friends (playing in bands with other humans)! It's so important to apply what we learn on our instruments to real music.

I started drum lessons at 10 years old! Growing up, my drum lessons covered concepts like reading music, counting rhythms and drum set technique. I'd also perform and rehearse covers with my friends (playing in bands with other humans)! It's so important to apply what we learn on our instruments to real music.

I play a Mapex Saturn drum set. For cymbals, I'm usually rocking my Meinl Byzance Crash, Vintage Zildjian Ride and some old hi hats I've been beating on for a long time.

Channeling my feelings of frustration over not getting something right (which is completely normal), into a deeper focus on my body and being present.

When you hit a drum, it makes a loud loud loud sound-- no wall socket or electrical current neccesary! Also, drums have a primal connection to our humanity. I like to say that the drums are the 'earth element of music.' We lay the foundation for the music to sit well!

By having fun! We have expectations in the lesson room but I love to make little drumming games and creative exercises to allow kids to really feel like they're contributing their own creativity to the lessons.

Touring the world playing immensely fun music, and watching crowds progressively get more into the show the longer we play!

I'm takin Fulfillingness' First Finale by Stevie Wonder!

My family, my friends and my health! Being able to spend time with people I love and have experiences with them are some of the most important things!

Pop, Funk, Rock, Electronic, Indie, Folk, Jazz, Latin (and anything else).

All Ages!!

kylekelly, Thumber, Ellie Irwin, NAMM 2025 with Mia Asano,

Getting fulfillment and support from my work!

Academic: Bachelors Degree in Drum Set Performance - Performed in Berklee College of Music's Commencement Concert as a Drummer // Has studied with the following directors and shows // Neo-Soul Ensemble with Jaquez Shwartz-Bart, Joe Cocker Ensemble with Marty Walsh, Overjoyed Gospel Ensemble with Dennis Montgomery, 21st Century Grooves Ensemble with Dave Fiuczynski, Motown Ensemble with Larry Watson

Biking, Hiking, Frisbee, Minecraft, Movies, Video Editing, Funny stuff

I teach my students how to apply all of the concepts of music and rhythm to their lives. We'll learn your favorite songs and deconstruct them so that you can understand how to apply its concepts to your drumming.