One of my earliest memories is taking Mom's pots and pans from the kitchen cabinets and beating them with big wooden spoons. Ever since then, I've been a drummer.
Most of my formal learning is in jazz, concert, and marching band. On my own I've picked up almost everything else, including ska, rock, and worship. I also enjoying playing my acoustic and bass guitars.
I am currently the Associate Director of Music at the First Presbyterian Church of Walla Walla, where I lead the contemporary praise band. I graduated from Whitman College in 2009 majoring in History and minoring in Education. I received my Master of Arts in Teaching at Walla Walla University in 2011. I currently teach elementary school in Walla Walla.
Here is a break down of my music experience:
- Playing drum set since 1998.
- Playing bass guitar since 2003.
- Playing acoustic guitar since 2009.
- Walla Walla Pioneer United Methodist praise team drummer (2001-2003).
- WA-HI Jazz Combo (2002-2003) and Ensemble (2002-2004) percussionist.
- Whitman College Percussion Ensemble (2002-2003).
- Leaving 99 praise band bassist (2003-2004).
- Peter Bergstrom & the Romantic Tacos bassist (2003-2005).
- Ghormley Meadows worship team drummer (Summers 2005 & 2006).
- Journey Church worship team drummer (August 2005 to May 2007).
- 1st Pres of Walla Walla Associate Director of Music since November 2007.
- Giving drum lessons since June 2008.
