Student Performance

Posted on September 21, 2016 by spents

Proud to see Lori Brookes (on cajon) playing out with her duet. There are few things more gratifying as a teacher than seeing students perform. Nice work, Lori!!

Photo by Dennis Anderson Photography

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House of Blues San Diego

Posted on January 13, 2016 by spents

Had a blast playing the House of Blues recently.  Was playing with The Eagle and Child, opening for Future of Forestry.

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The Eagle and Child’s new album

Posted on January 5, 2016 by spents

Hi folks,

very excited about my band’s (The Eagle and Child) new album coming out next week.  It’s called ‘All Moments’, and we are super pumped about it.  Here’s some info about our album release show.  Stoked!

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TIMING PRACTICE

Posted on July 29, 2015 by spents

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From the Archives…

Posted on May 1, 2015 by spents

A view from the kit a few months back at San Diego Convention Center.

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The Eagle And Child

Posted on March 21, 2015 by spents

This was taken recently with The Eagle and Child at Flood in San Diego. 

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Incorporating the Kick Into Your Fills (with FREE sheet music)

Posted on February 27, 2015 by spents

Here is a helpful exercise for getting the hang of using the kick as part of your fills.

PRINTABLE SHEET MUSIC (Click Here)

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Grenada Theater, Santa Barbara with Joseph Pfeifer

Posted on January 28, 2015 by spents

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Mini Lesson / Video: Developing Right Foot Control

Posted on December 15, 2014 by spents

Excited to post my first video lesson!

Inspired by Bernard Purdie- and designed to develop control, speed and accuracy with your bass drum foot.  Not to mention that it’s a lot of fun to play.

I hope it helps!  Feel free to contact me with any questions/feedback.

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Teaching at CCWLC 2014

Posted on November 11, 2014 by spents

I’m really looking forward to teaching at this year’s Calvary Chapel Worship Leader’s Conference in Murrieta, CA.

I’ll be teaching the Drums Workshop on Tuesday Morning.  I’m hoping that it’ll prove to be beneficial 60 minutes for these drummers!

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