First of all, apologies for not posting this when I wrote it, which was during the baseball playoffs in 2024. I did a video on this...

For someone who wants to start listening to jazz, but doesn't know where to start, I can help with that. I'm going to list 5 jazz albums...

Picture this, it’s near the end of 2007, I’m 31 years old and I just moved from NYC to Las Vegas with my wife in search of a better and...

For the past 3 weeks I've been playing in a band 2-3 times per week that performs in venues where it is required to play the house Roland...

I want to tell you a true story about a show I was playing, and only minutes before downbeat, I realized I didn't have any drumsticks to...

Growing and cultivating positive and reliable relationships is the basis of the music business. It's true what they say... "You never...

It is my opinion that in America, the general public actually likes jazz music, but they've been trained by TV, and modern pop culture to...

Do you have trouble playing the drums quietly? Are you constantly being reminded or scolded even, to play softer? I'm here to help. I...

Last month I started a Patreon page for drummers and anyone who is interested in knowing first hand what my life in the music industry is...

Have you ever been fired? I have, more than once. It's never fun, but there is a lot you can learn from being fired. It can be very motivati

While living in Vegas, I played an outdoor show with a funk band that had horns with custom arrangements. Everyone had paper charts (pre...

To this day, there are certain songs that no matter how much time has passed, the moment I hear it I am instantly transported back to a...

Drum shields, sometimes called “drumquariums” or “the sneeze guard” (have any others? I’d love to hear them!) are pretty polarizing when...

In the music business, having a good reputation and being professional are tantamount to success. Find out what to do and what not to do to

It's a new year and there's plenty to reflect upon from last year and plenty more to look forward to in 2018. I've been in Nashville for...

Let's get this out of the way. I have a pet peeve.... Actually, I have many, but this is definitely one of them. I can't stand it when...

It's about digging deep and really exposing your soul through the music you're playing. Think back to your last gig, session, or per

I want to invite you to come and check out the Miles Davis tribute show that I lead. Originally conceived in Las Vegas where I co-led a...