Yesterday marked my first day teaching at the Los Angeles College of Music, a meaningful milestone in my academic and professional journey.

This quarter, I am introducing a new metal drumming curriculum developed from over 25 years of teaching experience, informed by my work creating award-winning educational DVDs and books, and supported by 100+ pages of original instructional material developed exclusively for my students. This represents one of the first college-level courses in heavy metal drumming in the United States.

I am sincerely grateful to Marcelo Bucater and the LACM board for their trust and support.
Special thanks to my sponsors Mapex Drums, Paiste Cymbals, Evans Drumheads, ProMark Sticks, and LP Percussion, for their continued support and for providing new gear for my students during this very special moment.
Proud to be part of this historic step in contemporary music education.