Drumming History
Projects
Bryan started playing drums and taking drum lessons at age 10, playing drums in Dad's garage and in bands at local events by age 14.

Studied snare, timpani, and mallet percussion at the University Alabama in Huntsville with Fred Hinger 1990 - 1993.

   
Played snare drum and percussion in middle school band. Bryan performed in the jazz band at Grissom High School, Huntsville, AL 1976. Studied drum set at Alabama A & M 1978 with Dr. Wesley; played in the UAH Jazz Band 1990 -1993.
   

Studied Music Theory, drum set and percussion at University of Alabama in Huntsville 1977 - 1980. Performing locally with soul, rhythm & blues, and classic rock bands..

Attended Percussion Institute of Technology (PIT) in Hollywood, Ca. in 1993, This program focused on playing Latin, Jazz, Big Band, Rock. Also learning to read charts, and and how to be a musical drummer.
   
Traveled the US from 1980 through 1990 playing drums and singing in a variety of Rock, Top 40 Dance, Show bands traveling the United States playing in Las Vegas, Chicago, Houston, LA., and Seattle.
Bryan at 10 with his first drum!

Started teaching drums and percussion in 1995; Currently teaching, performing, recording, and studying drumming!

 
 

Played music in Los Angeles 1986-1988 performing original rock, jazz, new wave, soul music at the Troubadour, the Whiskey, and other venues in the LA area.