Chris Coleman

A 1999 graduate with honors from the Drummer’s Collective, Chris Coleman won the 2001 National Drum Competition sponsored by Guitar Center, which hosted over 30,000 competing musicians. From GC’s high profile launching pad, Chris has become an in-demand sessions artist, having toured extensively with Creflo Dollar Ministries and Israel Houghton, and can be heard on many gospel recordings.

Buddy Rich

Arguably the greatest jazz drummer of all time, the legendary Buddy Rich exhibited his love for music through the dedication of his life to the art. His was a career that spanned seven decades, beginning when Rich was 18 months old and continuing until his death in 1987. Immensely gifted, Rich could play with remarkable speed and dexterity despite the fact that he never received a formal lesson and refused to practice outside of his performances.

Bob Breithaupt

Breithaupt is considered one of the nation’s leaders in percussion education. He is Professor of Music and Department Chair of Music Business and Industry Studies at Capital University. Since 1978 he has developed one of the most recognized undergraduate percussion programs in the United States, producing students that are successful in performing, teaching and the music industry.

Benny Greb

Born in 1980 in the town of Augsburg, Germany, Benny was given with his first set of drums when just six years old and so began his drumming journey. Initially, Benny was self taught, playing along to records before he took his first lesson when 12 years old and he quickly progressed to playing in […]

Adam Nussbaum

Adam Nussbaum is considered one of the finest drummers working today, having played with a virtual “Who’s Who” in the jazz world.