I just love to play and I get a chance to play with other musicians and I jump on it.

I'm a little more of a lead instrument in the Meatbats.

I just try to approach and serve the music in the way that I think is right for the band I'm in at the time.

I'm being a dad and a good husband.

Playing along with records is key. And as far as equipment goes it has gotten so much more affordable and the drum sets are of great quality. I play Pearl; their Export Series is great for a beginner.

I had sort of exhausted all the avenues playing in Detroit. So again, through the stewardship of my brother, I ended up in California and went to the Musicians Institute in L.A. I wanted to get better as a player.

In some of the L.A. clubs, people can act too cool to get into your music. That can get to be a bit much.