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 iPad days) on stands...

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 certain time in my li...

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

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 exactly 2 years now ...

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 drummers talk about pl...

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 similar group, I have...