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Some highlights of my drumming journey

   

 

My musical journey began when I started school band in 5th grade. My first choice was drums, but I ended up on saxophone. I finally got to switch to drums in the 9th grade, and I immediately knew I had found my calling.  The process of learning drums and being able to measure my progress and growth was vital in gaining self confidence and growing as a person.

  Playing drums is guaranteed to cheer me up when I am feeling down, and a reminder to myself that I can accomplish anything I put my mind to. 

Drumming has become such a huge part of who I am, and has been a dependable constant on my life’s journey. 

My Experience

I have been playing drums for 28 years, and starting learning in school band, where I played in numerous settings, including-

Marching Band, Drumline, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Orchestra

I played drums all though my high school and college education, with a focus on gaining proper technique and a deep understanding of music theory. I was also part of a traveling drumline, River City Groove, for 5 years. We preformed at parades and sporting events throughout the Midwest.

However, the area where I really shine and have the most experience is being a rock drummer for touring and recording bands. I started my first punk band at 17, and since then I have always been involved in multiple projects at a time. I have played live with over 30 projects and am a dependable fill in for last minute gigs. My performance experience outside of school includes multiple punk and rock bands, blues, metal, thrash, dance pop, and of course lots of rock n roll!

I grew up in Sioux City, IA and most of my early experience was playing local shows, and then branching out to tour around the Midwest. In 2009 I moved to Los Angeles, CA. This is where I started to tour the West Coast, and then full North American tours, Europe and Japan! I have also been a part of many recordings.

Along with drumming, I have preformed and recorded on guitar, bass, and sax. I am a well rounded musician with a deep understanding of rhythm. I am also honored to play drums for the solo project of one of my personal favorite drummers, Dale Crover (legendary drummer of Melvins, also Nirvana and Altamont!)

Recordings –

Dangerously Sleazy-

 Bad Things Just Happen  

Sleep Apnea

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Azteca Frame’s- Azteca Frame

ModPods-

 No Strut

Ma’am

We Are So

Dale Crover Band

Rat-a-tat-tat

Protons and Electrons split 7 inch

Glossolalia

Wood and Diamonds

Tom Tom Magazine

Interviewed on The Trap Set.

I was featured in a documentary on female drummers Beatkeepers.