Bio

Doug is an independent drummer, educator, and clinician. With a strong focus on drum education, Doug has a large roster of drum students that he works with regularly,  he also conducts master classes and educational programs for schools and retail music stores.

As an educator and clinician, Doug is very passionate about helping drummers be their best in all areas of their drumming. Doug conducts clinics and educational events in partnership with Tune-bot, Vic Firth, Aquarain Drumheads, Q Drum Company, ProLogix Percussion, Drumtacs and Pads and also leads Kickport International’s Sound Specialist Drum Education Program. 

Doug has also contributed to Modern Drummer magazine as an educator and product reviewer and is also a contributing member of the Vic Firth Education Team. Doug is excited about a new drum education program that he is designing specifically for drummers and potential drummers that have unique mental and/or physical challenges.

In addition to his educational endeavors, Doug is a busy, in demand recording and touring drummer working with several artists and bands. Some of the artists and acts that Doug works with and has toured with/supported include: The Secret Destroyers, Dead City Dolls, Saints and Lovers, Guitar virtuoso Greg Howe, Sexus, V, Skin, When Worlds Collide, Joan Jett, Dee Snyder, Widowmaker, Joe Perry, Marilyn Manson, Buckcherry, Gavin Degraw, John Legend and Maroon Five.

While not your typical church drummer, Doug has been a welcome addition to the Heartbeat family and is a strong support for Heartbeat in Canada and in the drumming community.