Bryan M. (M.M.E.) is the Music Coordinator and Front Ensemble Caption Head for Dominion Storm Indoor Drumline, an independent open class ensemble from Virginia Beach, Virginia. WGI reviewers have said his music, “turned UD Arena into an uptown dance club... with a driving shuffle beat which had the crowd clapping along.”

Currently, Bryan is an active performer and educator in the Hampton Roads, Southeastern Virginia region. His positions include: instructor of music theory and history at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia; director of the hand percussion ensemble HAND DRUM ALCHEMY; percussionist with The Tidewater Winds concert band; drummer for the professional night club band COOL CADILLAC; and drummer for Angora Tribal- a dance troupe from Williamsburg, Virginia.

Bryan's competitive ensembles have been very successful. Dominion Storm has won the 2008, 2009, and 2010 Atlantic Indoor Association (PIA) championships and the 2012 WGI Richmond Regional (PIA). He...

I want to share with you the skills it takes to play a simple song the very first lesson! We can then take it from there down any of the wonderful musical paths you choose, from playing for your own enjoyment, for your friends & family, all the way up to a crowd of thousands! I can show you how & why music works in an easy to understand way, & make it possible for you to continue on your own musical journey well equipped. I have taught all ages & styles of music on many instruments for many decades & never tire of sharing the joy of playing & understanding a musical instrument.

My musical history would have started probably officially at 7 with piano lessons, 8 at the ukulele, 11 on guitar, & these prepared me to take on the mandolin, banjo, fiddle bass & drums as an adult. I performed professionally in & recorded 2 albums with a progressive bluegrass band, 'The Nothin' Doin' Band' from the late '70s through the mid '80s, as well as regular gigs with country rock bands &...

I can help you achieve your drumming goals, whether it is to simply enjoy playing your favorite song, make the drum line, win all district/all state competition, earn a significant scholarship to college, or play "Twist and Shout" in your wedding, I have done it all.

I wrote and published a drumset method book that teaches students how to play solos, fills, beats, and improvise.

I earned a bachelor's of music performance, theory, and composition from the College of William and Mary and have over 15 years of teaching experience. I teach all the major kinds of drumming: drumset, marching and concert snare drum, mallets, timpani, and auxiliary percussion.