Teaching Experience:

• · Private teaching (Percussion Instructor) 1982-present
• · Buffalo Drum Outlet (Percussion Instructor) 1988-1995
• · U-Crest Music Center (Percussion Instructor) 1985-1996
• · Park School (Percussion Instructor) 2001-2004
• · Co-Author of educational drum method called "Groovezilla", which has sold 2,000 copies worldwide
• · Author of educational drum method called "Rhythm (Read, Count, & Play)"
• · Taught students who have since played and/or recorded with: Earth Crisis, Kelly Clarkson, Santana, and Sting

Performing Experience:

• See Bands Page

Recording Experience:

• See Recordings Page

Awards:

• · Top Original Drummer 1994,1995,1996 (Buffalo Music Awards)
• · Runner-Up Outstanding Drummer 1993 (Art Voice Music Awards)
• · Top Original Pop Group "The Need"1993,1994,1995 (Buffalo Music Awards)
• · Outstanding Original Band "The Need" 1996 (Art Voice Music Awards)

Education:

• · Attended University of Michigan 1983-1985
• · Attended SUNY at Buffalo 1985-1987
• · Received BFA (cum laude) in Percussion Performance from SUNY at Buffalo 1987