Welcome
I approach the drumset as an artistic instrument—one designed for sound, form, and interaction. I play the drums with harmonic and melodic intent, focusing on texture, space, and spontaneous dialogue, using the kit as a voice rather than a function. This path is about developing a personal language for the drumset through listening, risk, and presence.
Alongside this work, I also play in more traditional band settings, where my role is to support the music and the people I'm playing with. I value the shared process of building something together—listening closely, reinforcing form, and helping a group sound like itself. That responsibility, and the pleasure of being part of a functioning band, continues to shape how I approach the instrument.
I'm interested in artistic opportunities—venues and events that value creative music and thoughtful listening. Whether you're looking for solo melodic performances, improvised collaborations, or a drummer for band work, I'm open to conversations about projects that prioritize authenticity and musical substance.
Counterparts + RM3
Melodic Drumming
I tune the drums to specific pitches and use mallets to play melodies on the toms. The cymbals get bowed or played with soft mallets for sustained tones. Brushes create textures on the snare and toms that work more like harmony than rhythm.
These performances are completely improvised. I start with a sound or idea and see where it goes—sometimes developing one theme for the whole piece, sometimes moving through different sections. No charts, no predetermined forms.
Counterparts
Piano and drums with John Funkhouser, fully improvised. We've played together for years but we never discuss what we're going to do before we start. One person might begin with something and the other responds, or we both start together and see what happens.
Playing together means we know each other's tendencies—when to leave space, when to push, when to shift direction. But the music itself is always different. Some performances stay quiet for long stretches. Others build intensity right away. We follow what's happening.
Sessions
Drums on recording sessions—jazz, country, singer-songwriter. These are a few tracks where I played on the recording.
Performances & Booking
Interested in booking a performance? Looking for information on upcoming shows? Let's talk.
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