Demonstrating grooves on a Ludwig Classic Maple kit performed by Dan Zalac.

I've been playing drums since 1974 when I was seven. I took lessons when I was ten for three years at a music conservatory. Later on in my teens and into my late 20s, I was in many types of bands, did gigs and toured. Then I took a break in '96 to start a family and business. I haven't been in a steady band since then, just the odd "fill in" gig. I'm still jamming with some of the ol' boys and having thoughts of posting some of the jams.

My deep interests in drumming, music, recording and electronics have inspired the creation of these drumming videos. I have always made people happy and excited when I play and being able to feature some of this stuff on YouTube and to share it with all of you has been awesome for me! A big Thank You to all of the viewers who have posted positive comments and everyone that has enjoyed my work. This inspires me greatly and I appreciate it very very much!

2001 Ludwig classic maple (9ply):
14x26" Kick - Ambassador/single ply
16x18" Floor - Emperor/Ambassador
16x16" Floor - Emperor/Ambassador
10x13" Tom - Emperor/Ambassador
Extra Toms
12x14" - Emperor/Ambassador
9x12" - Emperor/Ambassador

6.5x14" Snare Supraphonic - Ambassador/Diplomat
(LM402)
-or-
8x14" Snare Colliseum - Ambassador/Ambassador
(LS484)

Paiste Cymbals:
20" 2002 Power Ride
18" 2002 Crash
18" Sound Formula Full Crash
18" 2002 China
14" Sound Creations Hi-hats with sound edge.

Hardware:
Kick Pedals - Pearl Eliminator
All stands - Pearl 2000 series

Sticks:
Vic Firth 5B

Mics:
Kick reso - Sennheiser e602 II
Kick batter - Yamaha MZ105be
Snare - Shure SM57
13" - Yamaha MZ105be
16" - Sennheiser MD421
18" - Sennheiser MD421
Overheads left and right - Samson CO2

Recording equipment:
Tascam Model 5 mixer
Roland VM-3100pro
ULTRA 160 SCSI based PC

Software:
Magix Music Studio v12
Vegas Audio Pro
Vegas Video Pro